Jayden Daniels is eager to join any NFL team that selects him in the 2024 draft on Thursday night. The former Heisman Trophy winner at LSU, who was among 13 draft prospects in Detroit ahead of the draft, is ready to embrace the uncertainty of the green room experience with his peers. Daniels, who transferred from Arizona State and played alongside NFL players like Brandon Aiyuk and competed against Justin Herbert, became a potential first-round pick in 2023 after a standout season with the Tigers, recording 50 total touchdowns and nearly 5,000 yards of offense.
However, Daniels is approaching draft night with a focused mindset, unaware if he will be selected by Washington at No. 2 or elsewhere. “I’m grateful for wherever I’m chosen,” Daniels expressed on Wednesday. “When the commissioner calls my name, wherever that may be, I’ll give my all.”
While Daniels didn’t explicitly express a preference for the Commanders, he did acknowledge that he would welcome the opportunity to join them, citing the chance to work with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, known for his success with mobile quarterbacks like Kyler Murray and Patrick Mahomes.
Reports suggest that Washington may have options if they choose to trade down from the second overall spot, with teams like the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Las Vegas Raiders expressing interest in acquiring the pick. The Chicago Bears are expected to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick.