Born on October 29, 2002, Jalon Daniels is a college football quarterback for the Kansas Jayhawks. Daniels attended Lawndale High School, where he earned a three-star recruit rating from ESPN and 247 Sports. Initially committed to Middle Tennessee State University, he later chose to play for Kansas, receiving offers from several schools including Air Force and Syracuse.
Under the guidance of head coach Travis Clark, Daniels led the Lawndale Cardinals to their first-ever CIF state championship in 2018, finishing the season with an impressive 14-2 record. During his junior year, he showcased his dual-threat capabilities by completing 136 of 237 passes for 2,351 yards and 26 touchdowns while also rushing for 940 yards and 10 touchdowns on just 96 attempts. His performance not only helped elevate the team's status but also caught the attention of college scouts, although he initially received limited scholarship offers from major programs. Daniels announced his intention to return for the 2024 season on November 16, 2023.
Daniels joined the Jayhawks in 2020, a challenging year for the team as they finished with a 0-9 record. Daniels started six games and completed 76 of 152 passes for 718 yards, with one touchdown and four interceptions. His first significant impact came late in the season when he took over as the starting quarterback after an injury to Jason Bean. Notably, he led Kansas to a historic victory over Texas, marking only their second win against the Longhorns since 1938 and ending multiple losing streaks. In the 2021 season, Daniels became the starting quarterback and helped elevate the Jayhawks' offense from an average of 15.1 points per game to an impressive 37.7 points. He recorded a standout performance against Texas again, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for another in an overtime victory. By his junior year in 2022, Daniels was recognized as a leading talent in the Big 12 Conference. He was named the Preseason Player of the Year and earned multiple accolades throughout the season. Despite missing four games due to a shoulder injury, he finished with notable statistics: 152 completions out of 230 attempts for 2,014 yards and 18 touchdowns. His record-setting performance in the Liberty Bowl against Arkansas—where he threw for 544 yards—further solidified his reputation as one of Kansas's best quarterbacks.
Jalon Daniels Nationality
Jalon Daniels is an American national.
Jalon Daniels Hometown
Daniels hails from Lawndale, California. Daniels was raised by his mother, Star Daniels, and stepfather, Tyrone Dubois-Daniels.
FAQ on Jalon Daniels
A. As of November, 2024, he is 22 years old.
A. He is around 6ft tall.
A. He weighs around 100 kgs.
