Jayden Daniels speaks to the media after being selected by the Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders got their guy. New GM Adam Peters selected LSU QB Jayden Daniels with the #2 overall pick in tonight’s draft. He was the second QB off the board, and one of six to go in the top half of the first round. Daniels said this was his childhood dream, and he’s ready to come to Washington to compete, lead, and win at all costs. Daniels won the Heisman Trophy in his final college season, and hopes to bring that same level of play to the NFL.
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 26, 2024
Childhood dream:
Jayden Daniels: “My childhood dream came true. I’m blessed to be here and hear my name called.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 26, 2024
Jayden Daniels is addressing the media. He said his dream came true hearing his name called and he’s ready to get to work
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) April 26, 2024
Washington not tipping their pick:
Jayden Daniels on when he felt like he was coming to Washington: “Honestly, they did a pretty good job of not showing their hat too much.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 26, 2024
Daniels said the Commanders did a good job of not showing their hand, but based on the conversations that he had with them, he felt confident he could come in and help the offense
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) April 26, 2024
Jahan Dotson:
Jayden Daniels says he knows Jahan Dotson, is super impressed by Terry McLaurin. “I’m just excited to come in and learn to be a pro”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2024
New teammates:
Daniels said he’s excited to get to know his new teammates. Named Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson as well as new additions like Austin Ekeler and Zach Ertz
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) April 26, 2024
Jayden Daniels on Washington’s offensive pieces: “I’m excited to come in and get to work. I knew Jahan [Dotson] previously. We’re kind of around the same age. Obviously, what Terry [McLaurin] has done. At the next level, you got a great running back in Brian Robinson, Austin…
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 26, 2024
Dan Quinn:
Jayden Daniels: “DQ is a great guy that a lot of people speak highly of.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 26, 2024
Kliff Kingsbury:
Jayden Daniels on Kingsbury: “Kliff was over there with Kyler and for quite some time he had Kyler in the MVP conversation….I’m just excited to talk ball with him.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2024
Daniels said he liked talking ball with OC Kliff Kingsbury. Talked about his work with Kyler Murray and how he had the young QB in the MVP conversation at one point
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) April 26, 2024
Come in and compete:
Jayden Daniels says he just wants to come in and compete. Dan Quinn must love that attitude
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2024
Jayden Daniels on the type of QB Washington is getting: “A competitor, a leader and someone who just wants to win at all costs.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 26, 2024
Brandon Aiyuk:
Jayden Daniels has been leaning on Brandon Aiyuk a lot. Says they talk 3-4 times per day.
Aiyuk is also being dangled in multiple trade reports.
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) April 26, 2024
Daniels said he’s been relying on Brandon Aiyuk a lot for advice on the league. They’ve been talking multiple times each day. Excited to start learning from his new teammates
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) April 26, 2024
Adam Peters:
Daniels said Adam Peters is “a dude.” He’s very confident that Peters can change things in D.C.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) April 26, 2024
Jayden Daniels on Adam Peters: “AP, he’s a dude…I’m very confident he can come in and get this thing going.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2024
Draft phone call:
Daniels said Peters was excited on the phone and respected his journey getting to this point in his career. Described himself as a competitor who wants to help his team win at all cost
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) April 26, 2024
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