Here is all you need to know about American football player Jayden Daniels including his age, career, bio and parents
Amidst the commotion leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, Jayden Daniels is all set to become a potential NFL star in future.
It’s expected that the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback will be among the first players selected on NFL Draft opening night. After weeks of speculation, it seems likely that the quarterback will be chosen by the Washington Commanders with the second pick.
It is to be seen what happens which will be known soon so let us have a look at who Jayden Daniels is.
Who are the parents of football player Jayden Daniels and more about his dad, mom and family
Jayden Daniels is an American football player who was born on December 18, 2000 in San Bernardino, California, U.S. The 23-year-old quarterback stands 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall.
A look at Jayden Daniels’ career so far
Jayden Daniels got into American football ever since he was very young. At the age of just five, he played Soccer, running track and baskebtball alongside American football.
At Camping World Stadium in Orlando, he was invited to play in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game, where he completed two touchdown passes. He was the second-best dual-threat quarterback in the country as a four-star recruit in the 2019 class.
Daniels enrolled in Arizona State University’s collegiate football programme in January 2019 after his graduation.
Daniels played three seasons of collegiate football for the Arizona State Sun Devils before signing with the LSU Tigers in 2022. He later made the decision to enter the 2024 NFL draft instead of competing in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
The young star was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Heisman Trophy, after rushing for over 1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns and passing for over 3,800 yards in 2023.
The other awards include Walter Camp Award (2023), AP College Football Player of the Year (2023), Davey O’Brien Award (2023), Manning Award (2023), Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2023), SN Player of the Year (2023), Consensus All-American (2023), SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2023).
Jayden Daniels’ parents
Jayden Daniels was born to Javon “Jay” Daniels and Regina Jackson. His father is a former Washington and Iowa State player.
After playing football at Cajon High School, Javon was a cornerback at the University of Washington and eventually joined the 1998 defensive roster at Iowa State University, where he wore the jersey number 10.
Regina is a mother of two and first welcomed a daughter named Bianca in January 1999, before welcoming Jayden. Bianca is carving out a name for herself in the film industry.
Jayden Daniels’ NIL Deal
The current yearly NIL deal for Jayden Daniels is valued at $563,000.