Jayden Daniels Draft Profile | LSU, QB Scouting Report

    Jayden Daniels burst back onto the scene at LSU in 2022 and 2023 after fading into obscurity in Tempe, but what does his NFL Draft scouting report look like?

    Jayden Daniels had the LSU Tigers ranked fifth in the nation prior to the 2023 college football season. There’s a chance that the fifth-year senior is the best quarterback in the SEC, but what does his NFL Draft projection look like, and how does his scouting report read?

    Jayden Daniels Draft Profile and Measurements

    • Height: 6’4″
    • Weight: 210
    • Position: Quarterback
    • School: LSU
    • Current Year: Senior

    Life is funny sometimes. In 2019, two “Slim Reapers” burst onto the college football scene. One of those players was Alabama’s DeVonta Smith, who caught 68 passes for 1,256 yards and 14 touchdowns while standing at six feet tall and weighing 160 pounds soaking wet.

    The other was Daniels down in Tempe, Ariz. Standing 6’3″, the true freshman was listed at 175 pounds. Narrow shoulders and a paper-thin frame made him look even smaller than he was. But the young passer burst onto the scene as a freshman, throwing for 2,943 yards, 17 touchdowns, and only two interceptions. Daniels added 355 yards and three more TDs on the ground that year.

    After struggling through the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season and again in 2021, Daniels transferred to LSU for 2022. After a surprising SEC West-winning season, the transfer QB was back in NFL Draft scopes. He performed well in 2022.

    But he exploded in 2023. He is the likely recipient of the Heisman Trophy in 2023.

    Jayden Daniels Scouting Report

    Strengths

    • Manipulates second and third-level defenders
    • Spot zone coverage annihilator
    • Great quick game feel
    • Intermediate rhythm throws are automatic
    • Creativity to escape pressure
    • Lack of panic under pressure
    • Disciplined feet create throwing hallways vs. pressure
    • Quick release
    • Explosive lateral mover with good vision
    • Big-play threat every time he carries the football. Electric runner

    Weaknesses

    • Moderate velocity
    • Absolutely no contact balance
    • Inconsistent release sporadically leads to horrendous wobblers
    • Has “on” and “off” days regarding ball placement
    • Post-snap coverage rotations can catch him by surprise
    • Takes far too many unnecessary hits

    Current Draft Projection and Summary

    There’s a lot to like about Daniels. He’s a naturally accurate passer to all three levels of the field with more than enough velocity to place passes into NFL windows.

    Daniels likely entered the year as a Day 3 player, but there’s no way that someone can produce the way he has in the SEC without seriously improving their stock. Although he won’t improve to the point where he becomes the top pick like Joe Burrow did, he has improved his stock immensely.

    The propensity to believe he is Josh Allen when he runs the ball could hurt his stock. He’s been banged up a few times this season throughout the year, and his aerial assaults often leave him in ugly spots.

    But between his innate downfield accuracy, quick game prowess, and electric rushing ability, it’s not unfair to compare his playing style to Lamar Jackson, even if he’s not quite as dynamic as a rusher or passer.

    It shouldn’t be surprising if he shows off his dynamic ability early on in his NFL career. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t be a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

    NFL Draft Scouting Reports

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    PlayerPositionTeamTarget
    Aidan RobbinsRBBYUAidan Robbins Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/aidan-robbins-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ainias SmithWR/RBTexas A&MAinias Smith Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ainias-smith-draft-scouting-2024/
    Andrew MukubaSClemsonAndrew Mukuba Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/andrew-mukuba-draft-scouting-2024/
    Anthony GouldWROregon StateAnthony Gould Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/anthony-gould-draft-scouting-2024/
    Antwane Wells Jr.WRSouth CarolinaAntwane Wells Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/antwane-wells-jr-draft-scouting-2024/
    Audric EstiméRBNotre Dame
    Audric Estimé Scouting Report
    https://www.profootballnetwork.com/audric-estime-draft-scouting-2024/
    Austin JonesRBUSCAustin Jones Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/austin-jones-draft-scouting-2024/
    Austin ReedQBWestern KentuckyAustin Reed Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/austin-reed-draft-scouting-2024/
    Barrett CarterLBClemsonBarrett Carter Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/barrett-carter-draft-scouting-2024/
    Blake CorumRBMichiganBlake Corum Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/blake-corum-draft-scouting-2024/
    Blake WatsonRBMemphisBlake Watson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/blake-watson-draft-profile-memphis-rb-scouting-report/
    Bo NixQBOregonBo Nix Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/bo-nix-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Braelon AllenRBWisconsinBraelon Allen Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/braelon-allen-draft-scouting-2024/
    Brenden RiceWRUSCBrenden Rice Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/brenden-rice-draft-scouting-2024/
    Brennan ArmstrongQBNC StateBrennan Armstrong Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/brennan-armstrong-draft-scouting-2024/
    Brock BowersTEGeorgiaBrock Bowers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/brock-bowers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Bucky IrvingRBOregonBucky Irving Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/bucky-irving-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cade StoverTEOhio StateCade Stover Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cade-stover-draft-scouting-2024/
    Caleb WilliamsQBUSCCaleb Williams Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/caleb-williams-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cameron RisingQBUtahCameron Rising Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cameron-rising-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cameron WardQBWashington StateCameron Ward Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cameron-ward-draft-scouting-2024/
    Carson BeckQBGeorgiaCarson Beck Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/carson-beck-draft-scouting-2024/
    Carson SteeleRBUCLACarson Steele Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/carson-steele-draft-scouting-2024/
    Chop RobinsonEDGEPenn StateChop Robinson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/chop-robinson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Chris TyreeWRNotre DameChris Tyree Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/chris-tyree-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cornelius JohnsonWRMichiganCornelius Johnson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cornelius-johnson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Dallas TurnerEDGEAlabamaDallas Turner Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dallas-turner-draft-scouting-2024/
    Denzel BurkeCBOhio StateDenzel Burke Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/denzel-burke-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Devin LearyQBKentuckyDevin Leary Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/devin-leary-draft-scouting-2024/
    Dillon GabrielQBOklahomaDillon Gabriel Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dillon-gabriel-draft-scouting-2024/
    DJ UiagaleleiQBOregon StateDJ Uiagalelei Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dj-uiagalelei-draft-scouting-2024/
    Donovan EdwardsRBMichiganDonovan Edwards Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/donovan-edwards-draft-scouting-2024/
    Donovan SmithQBHoustonDonovan Smith Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/donovan-smith-draft-scouting-2024/
    Dorian SingerWRUSCDorian Singer Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dorian-singer-draft-scouting-2024/
    Drake MayeQBNorth CarolinaDrake Maye Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/drake-maye-draft-scouting-2024/
    Emeka EgbukaWROhio StateEmeka Egbuka Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/emeka-egbuka-draft-scouting-2024/
    Garrett ShraderQBSyracuseGarrett Shrader Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/garrett-shrader-draft-scouting-2024/
    Gavin HardisonQBUTEPGavin Hardison Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/gavin-hardison-draft-scouting-2024/
    George HolaniRBBoise StateGeorge Holani Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/george-holani-draft-scouting-2024/
    Grayson McCallQBCoastal CarolinaGrayson McCall Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/grayson-mccall-draft-scouting-2024/
    Hudson CardQBPurdueHudson Card Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/hudson-card-draft-scouting-2024/
    Isaiah NeyorWRTexasIsaiah Neyor Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/isaiah-neyor-draft-scouting-2024/
    J.J. McCarthyQBMichiganJ.J. McCarthy Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jj-mccarthy-draft-scouting-2024/
    J.T. TuimoloauEDGEOhio StateJ.T. Tuimoloau Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/j-t-tuimoloau-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Jalen BergerRBMichigan StateJalen Berger Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalen-berger-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jalen McMillanWRWashingtonJalen McMillan Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalen-mcmillan-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jalon DanielsQBKansasJalon Daniels Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalon-daniels-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jared VerseEDGEFlorida StateJared Verse Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jared-verse-scouting-draft-2024/
    Jase McClellanRBAlabamaJase McClellan Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jase-mcclellan-draft-scouting-2024/
    Javon BakerWRUCFJavon Baker Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/javon-baker-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jayden DanielsQBLSUJayden Daniels Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jayden-daniels-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jeff SimsQBNebraskaJeff Sims Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jeff-sims-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jermaine BurtonWRAlabamaJermaine Burton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jermaine-burton-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jer'Zhan NewtonDTIllinoisJer'Zhan Newton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jerzhan-newton-draft-scouting-2024/
    Joe AltOTNotre DameJoe Alt Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/joe-alt-draft-scouting-2024/
    Joe MiltonQBTennesseeJoe Milton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/joe-milton-draft-scouting-2024/
    John Rhys PlumleeQBUCFJohn Rhys Plumlee Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/john-rhys-plumlee-draft-scouting-2024/
    Johnny WilsonWRFlorida StateJohnny Wilson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/johnny-wilson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jo'Quavious MarksRBMississippi StateJo'Quavious Marks Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/joquavious-marks-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jordan TravisQBFlorida StateJordan Travis Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jordan-travis-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jordan WhittingtonWRTexasJordan Whittington Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jordan-whittington-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kalen KingCBPenn StateKalen King Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kalen-king-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kamari LassiterCBGeorgiaKamari Lassiter Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kamari-lassiter-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kamren KinchensSMiami (FL)Kamren Kinchens Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kamren-kinchens-draft-scouting-2024/
    Keith Randolph Jr.DTIllinoisKeith Randolph Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/keith-randolph-jr-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Kendall MiltonRBGeorgiaKendall Milton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kendall-milton-draft-scouting-2024/
    Keon ColemanWRFlorida StateKeon Coleman Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/keon-coleman-draft-scouting-2024/
    KJ JeffersonQBArkansasKJ Jefferson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kj-jefferson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kool-Aid McKinstryCBAlabamaKool-Aid McKinstry Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kool-aid-mckinstry-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kurtis RourkeQBOhioKurtis Rourke Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kurtis-rourke-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ladd McConkeyWRGeorgiaLadd McConkey Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ladd-mcconkey-draft-scouting-2024/
    Maason SmithDTLSUMaason Smith Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/maason-smith-draft-scouting-2024/
    Malachi CorleyWRWestern KentuckyMalachi Corley Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/?p=389162&preview=true&preview_id=389162
    Malik NabersWRLSUMalik Nabers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/malik-nabers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Mario WilliamsWRUSCMario Williams Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/mario-williams-draft-scouting-2024/
    MarShawn LloydRBUSCMarShawn Lloyd Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/marshawn-lloyd-draft-scouting-2024/
    Marvin Harrison Jr.WROhio StateMarvin Harrison Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/marvin-harrison-draft-scouting-2024/
    Michael Penix Jr.QBWashingtonMichael Penix Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/michael-penix-jr-draft-scouting-2024/
    Michael PrattQBTulaneMichael Pratt Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/michael-pratt-draft-scouting-2024/
    Moose Muhammad IIIWRTexas A&MMoose Muhammad III Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/moose-muhammad-iii-draft-scouting-2024/
    Noah WhittingtonRBOregonNoah Whittington Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/noah-whittington-draft-scouting-2024/
    Olu FashanuOTPenn StateOlu Fashanu Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/olu-fashanu-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Phil JurkovecQBPittsburghPhil Jurkovec Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/phil-jurkovec-draft-scouting-2024/
    Princely UmanmielenEDGEFloridaPrincely Umanmielen Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/princely-umanmielen-draft-scouting-2024/
    Quinn EwersQBTexasQuinn Ewers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/quinn-ewers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Raheim SandersRBArkansasRaheim Sanders Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/raheim-sanders-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ricky PearsallWRFloridaRicky Pearsall Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ricky-pearsall-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Riley LeonardQBDukeRiley Leonard Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/riley-leonard-draft-scouting-2024/
    Roman WilsonWRMichiganRoman Wilson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/roman-wilson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Rome OdunzeWRWashingtonRome Odunze Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/rome-odunze-draft-scouting-2024/
    Sam HartmanQBNotre DameSam Hartman Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/sam-hartman-draft-scouting-2024/
    Spencer RattlerQBSouth CarolinaSpencer Rattler Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/spencer-rattler-draft-scouting-2024/
    Tahj WashingtonWRUSCTahj Washington Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/tahj-washington-draft-scouting-2024/
    Taulia TagovailoaQBMarylandTaulia Tagovailoa Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/taulia-tagovailoa-draft-scouting-2024/
    Treshaun WardRBKansas StateTreshaun Ward Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/treshaun-ward-draft-scouting-2024/
    TreVeyon HendersonRBOhio StateTreVeyon Henderson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/treveyon-henderson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Trey BensonRBFlorida StateTrey Benson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/trey-benson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Trey SandersRBTCUTrey Sanders Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/trey-sanders-draft-scouting-2024/
    Troy FranklinWROregonTroy Franklin Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/troy-franklin-draft-scouting-2024/
    Tyler ShoughQBTexas TechTyler Shough Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/tyler-shough-draft-scouting-2024/
    Tyler Van DykeQBMiami (FL)Tyler Van Dyke Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/tyler-van-dyke-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ulysses Bentley IVRBOle MissUlysses Bentley IV Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ulysses-bentley-iv-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will HowardQBKansas StateWill Howard Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-howard-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will RogersQBMississippi StateWill Rogers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-rogers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will SheppardWRVanderbiltWill Sheppard Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-sheppard-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will ShipleyRBClemsonWill Shipley Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-shipley-draft-scouting-2024/
    Xavier LegetteWRSouth CarolinaXavier Legette Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/xavier-legette-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Xavier WorthyWRTexasXavier Worthy Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/xavier-worthy-draft-scouting-2024/

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