One of the most intriguing players expected to be selected at the top of the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday is former LSU star quarterback Jayden Daniels, who may very well be the second player taken after Caleb Williams out of the University of Southern California is chosen by the Chicago Bears at No. 1 overall.
As of right now, Daniels could be taken No. 2 by the Washington Commanders or could fall to No. 3 with the New England Patriots on the clock at that spot, but few believe he’ll drop further than that, as many view him to be a franchise quarterback.
After an incredible final season with the LSU Tigers, which resulted in winning a Heisman Trophy, Daniels is a hot commodity and has the backing of his former college head coach, Brian Kelly.
Kelly recently made an appearance on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” and talked about why Daniels is so special and what he can do for an NFL team moving forward.
“He’ll change the look of your franchise, and that’s why I believe he’s the best quarterback in the draft,” Kelly said.
“He’ll change the look of your franchise and that’s why I believe he’s the best QB in the draft.”@CoachBrianKelly on Jayden Daniels pic.twitter.com/WSgLEdosg2
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) April 23, 2024
Clearly, Kelly is biased after coaching Daniels at LSU, but that doesn’t mean that he’s wrong, as there’s a chance the reigning Heisman Trophy winner could be the real deal and one of the stars to come out of this draft class.
It’ll be interesting to see where Daniels lands, whether it’s with the Commanders or Patriots or perhaps lower, as it isn’t out of the realm of possibility that a team trades up to get him, like the Las Vegas Raiders.
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