Former Arizona State and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is scheduled to be drafted into the NFL in just under two months. Daniels is expected to be an early first-round pick and could reunite with a familiar face in the valley.
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Following the NCAA investigation of Arizona State causing his transfer, Daniels took off at LSU.
During the QBs senior season with the Tigers, he threw for 3812 yards, 40 touchdowns, and four interceptions in just 12 games played. The dual-threat QB also produced 1134 yards and 10 TDs on the ground. LSU finished with a 10-3 record, as well as a Bowl Game victory against Wisconsin.
He led the highest-scoring offense in College Football, averaging 45.5 points per game.
Ridiculous 51-yard touchdown run by Jayden Daniels
He’s up to 220 rushing yards
There’s 6:09 remaining in the 3rd quarter!pic.twitter.com/XHN2UXCn1c
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) November 12, 2023
This dominant season earned Daniels 2024’s prestigious Heisman Trophy Award, beating out fellow finalists Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Penix, and Bo Nix.
Assuming Caleb Williams goes first, five of the last six Heisman winners have gone on to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft.
After a doubtful draft stock entering his final college season, the 23-year-old has caught the eyes of NFL personnel and is projected as a top draft pick.
Reunion?
Daniels is projected anywhere from No. 2-13 overall. The consensus is that he will be a top-six draft pick at the very least. Former ASU defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce and his Las Vegas Raiders hold the 13th pick in this year’s draft.
There is an abundance of QB-needy teams this year. Las Vegas will need to trade up into the top 10 if they want to acquire the Heisman winner.
Daniel got asked about the potential reunion and was not against the idea.
"On draft day, if I hear my phone ring and it's [Antonio Pierce], I don't know what I would do."
Jayden Daniels tells @JosinaAnderson he has plenty of love for the @Raiders head coach from their @ASUFootball days 👀 pic.twitter.com/q1iijUsEJg
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) March 1, 2024
The Raiders have significant quarterback questions and will need to find a clear starter ahead of their 2024 season. Despite the team’s inconsistent QB play, Pierce led them to a 5-4 record with him under the helm. Players doubled down on Pierce and the organization made him their full-time head coach going forward
Former ASU DC Antonio Pierce the frontrunner for Raiders head coaching job
Pierce and Daniels both departed from Arizona State amid the NCAA investigation. They may now have an opportunity to reunite in Las Vegas.
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Saleh Awwad is a writer/reporter covering the Arizona State Sun Devils, Phoenix High School Sports, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
