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Jayden Daniels is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL) ¹. He is a prominent figure in American football, known for his collegiate career before turning professional.

Early Life and Collegiate Career

Born on December 18, 2000 ¹, Daniels' athletic journey began early. He is a 6-foot-3, 175-pound dual-threat quarterback from San Bernardino, California ⁴⁸.

Daniels played college football for two different universities:

• Arizona State Sun Devils: He spent three seasons with the Sun Devils ¹.
• LSU Tigers: He then transferred to LSU, playing for two seasons with the Tigers ¹.

Professional Career

In the offseason of 2026, the Washington Commanders drafted Jayden Daniels ⁶. This move coincided with the team hiring Dan Quinn as their new head coach ⁶. As of August 2026, Daniels is a quarterback for the Commanders ².

Current Status and Recent News

As of August 2026, Jayden Daniels has been in the news regarding his playing status. NFL Senior Columnist Judy Battista reported that Daniels had not been cleared for contact and was unlikely to play against the Denver Broncos in an upcoming Sunday Night Football game ².

Career Statistics (as of 2026)

While specific detailed statistics for the current season are ongoing, his career passing yards before the current season stood at 4,830, with 1,262 passing yards recorded in the last season ⁷.