Jayden Daniels, born in San Bernardino, California, on December 18, 2000, was a four-star recruit who, in 2019, declined 25 college offers to attend Arizona State University. But after three seasons, the quarterback transferred to Louisiana State University in 2022 using the NCAA transfer portal. The 210-pound 6-foot-4-inch quarterback played in 55 games during his time at university, finishing with a 37-18 record.
In the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Daniels was selected by the Washington Commanders with the #2 pick. Being the first quarterback in NFL history to dash for 80 yards and two touchdowns in his debut, he gained 272 yards overall and scored two goal-line rushing scores. However, he won his first game against the New York Giants the next week. He had participated in two games as of September 2024 and finished with a 1-1 record, 40 passes completed out of 53 attempts, 410 passing yards, and seven sacks.
Jayden Daniels’ Height
Jayden Daniels’s height is 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm. His height is an advantage as a quarterback, given the NFL's average quarterback height is around 6 feet 3 inches.
Jayden Daniels’ Weight
Jayden Daniels’ weight is 210 pounds or 95 kg. He is a first-year starter whose prospect grade, according to the NFL, is 6.73. Furthermore, he had a production score of 97, ranking second as a quarterback, and an athleticism score of 90, ranking first, for a total score of 92 and a combined quarterback ranking of second.
Jayden Daniels’ Age
Jayden Daniels is 23 years old as of September 2024. He was born on December 18, 2000.
Does Jayden Daniels’ have any records?
Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, has broken various college records, notably being the only player in FBS history to have 12,000 throwing yards and 3,000 rushing yards. Daniels has broken multiple records and received multiple trophies. Moreover, he is the only player in FBS history to have 350 throwing yards and 200 rushing yards in the same game. Below are all of his college records:
| Records | Year |
| FBS single-season passer rating record: 208.0 | 2023 |
Only player in FBS history with 12,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing | - |
| SEC single-game touchdowns: 8 (tied with Joe Burrow) | 2023 |
| SEC single-game total yards: 606 | 2023 |
| LSU career quarterback rushing yards: 2,019 | - |
| LSU single-season total yards: 4,946 | 2023 |
| LSU single-season quarterback rushing yards: 1,134 | 2023 |
| LSU single-season quarterback rushing touchdowns: 11 | 2022 |
Only player in FBS history with 350 yards passing and 200 yards rushing in a game | - |
| Arizona State freshman passing yards: 2,943 | 2019 |
CIF Southern Section passing touchdowns: 170 and yards: 14,007 | - |
FAQs on Jayden Daniels
A. Jayden Daniels average rushing yards is 5.4, over the course of five college seasons, and 5.1 with the Commanders, as of September 2024.
A. Jayden Daniels' parents are Javon Jay Daniels and Regina Jackson.
A. Jayden Daniels' total career earnings are $25 million as of September 2024, according to Spotrac.
A. Jayden Daniels graduated with the master's degree in liberal arts from the Louisiana State University in 2023.
A. Jayden Daniels had a 40 yard dash record of 4.50 seconds, recorded at the Arizona State's pro day, since he did not participate in the 40-time drills of LSU pro day and NFL Combine.
