Jayden Daniels explains why it would be ‘dope’ to play for the Patriots
Sep 30, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) give direction prior to the snap during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
On Friday morning, this year’s quarterback class spoke to reporters at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. For the top quarterbacks who didn’t take part in the Senior Bowl or Shrine Bowl, this was their first introduction to NFL media.
The first quarterback to speak was LSU’s Jayden Daniels, who has been one of the most common projections for the New England Patriots with the third overall pick. During his availability, he was asked about potentially playing in New England.
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“It would be dope,” Daniels said of playing for the Patriots. “Obviously growing up and seeing what Tom Brady did, six Super Bowls, that’s tough to live up to. But that’d be dope to come in there, see the success that they had, and help them get back on that track.”
Daniels reportedly had his pre-draft meeting with the Patriots earlier this week. Daniels isn’t take in part in on-field work in Indy, just team meetings and medical testing.
Jayden Daniels says “it would be dope” to get drafted by the Patriots and try to get them back on track pic.twitter.com/NBB6m2UCVF
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) March 1, 2024
The Patriots aren’t the only team Daniels has met with. He also spoke with the Commanders, and was very complimentary of their coaching staff when asked by reporters.
With both the Patriots and Commanders needing a quarterback, Daniels isn’t expected to get past the third pick in the draft. The question is, will the Patriots have a chance at him, or will Washington take him first?
Check out Jayden Daniels’ full scouting report below…
Barth's 2024 Draft Profiles: LSU QB Jayden Daniels
After a breakout season in 2023, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is poised to be a top five pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He’s a multi-faceted game-changer at the quarterback position, but his prospect makeup doesn’t come without its questions.
Jayden Daniels scouting report
Sep 30, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Background
College: LSU
Age: 23
Height: 6’4
Weight: 210
Awards: Heisman Trophy (2023), Walter Camp Award (2023), AP College Football Player of the Year (2023), Davey O’Brien Award (2023), Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2023), Consensus All-American (2023), SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2023), All-SEC First Team (2023)
Daniels was a four-star recruit out of Cajon High School in California. He was the second-ranked quarterback (behind Spencer Rattler) and top-ranked dual threat quarterback in the Class of 2019, and committed to Arizona State.
In his first camp at Arizona State Daniels won the starting job, making him the first true freshman starting quarterback in program history. He finished as a runner-up for Pac-12 Freshman Offensive Player of the year. He retained the starting job all three years he was with Arizona State.
In 2022 Daniels transferred to LSU, where his production dramatically increased despite facing tougher SEC defenses. After a promising 2022 season Daniels had a monster 2023 season, capturing the Heisman trophy.
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