Thanks to his work ethic and humility, Jayden Daniels has astonished Dan Quinn, the head coach of the Washington Commanders, as he continues to dominate the NFL in his exciting debut season.
The 23-year-old, who the Commanders acquired with the second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has not looked back since. He is leading his team to an outstanding 3-1 lead and is adjusting to professional football like a duck to water.
Daniels has demonstrated his versatility by amassing 218 rushing yards for four touchdowns and 87 completions from 106 attempts for 897 yards and three touchdowns going into a Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns on October 6.
However, Dan Quinn has been pleased by more than just his exceptional skill; he has also drawn comparisons to Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes because of his attitude and desire to grow.
Quinn said at a press conference, “I don’t think… there’s not any magic that’s going into this.” “I realize it’s difficult to say. But he puts in a ton of work. Firstly, that’s what I would say.
“[He] works extremely hard. Consequently, there’s a confidence that arises when it’s time to play.”
Quinn said, “But to think he would start like this, no, I don’t believe anybody would’ve thought that. However, I would say that you can sense his work ethic being around him.
“We’re not giving him any magical pixie dust. It is very laborious and grueling, and he gains a lot of confidence from being able to enter the game knowing he put in the effort.”
Daniels supports outstanding collegiate talent
Daniels has continued his great collegiate form in the NFL and looks as though he was the wiser decision over Caleb Williams at the Chicago Bears, based on the initial four games of their rookie seasons in the sport.
In the NCAA 2023 season for the LSU Tigers, the youth earned the Walter Camp Award, Heisman Trophy and AP College Football Player of the Year before going on to claim the SEC Male Athlete of the Year in 2024.
In five seasons of collegiate football, three with Arizona State Sun Devils and two with the Tigers, he threw for 12749 passing yards and 89 touchdowns as well as rushing for 3307 yards and 34 touchdowns, allowing just 20 interceptions.
On Sunday, October 6 at 13:00 ET/10:00 PT, he will try to build on his outstanding NFL season against the Browns.
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