Commanders select LSU QB Jayden Daniels with No. 2 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft
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NFL.com— A new era in D.C. brings a new franchise signal-caller. The Washington Commanders selected LSU product Jayden Daniels at No. 2 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft -- the inaugural draft pick of the Josh Harris era and the first big move of the Adam Peters-Dan Quinn partnership -- on Thursday in Detroit. After trading away last year's starter Sam Howell and signing backup QB Marcus Mariota this offseason, it was clear the Commanders would take a quarterback at No. 2. The question was, which one would...
Newsweek—Washington Commanders Select Heisman Winner Jayden Daniels With No. 2 Overall Pick in 2024 NFL Draft. With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders have selected reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Jayden Daniels. Daniels was a star for the LSU Tigers over the last two seasons, helping them win 10 games each year. He earned more national spotlight this past year, helping him win the highest honor in college football.Related: Chicago Bears Select Caleb Williams No. 1 Overall in NFL DraftWashington has been searching for a franchise quarterback for years and now...
The Washington Times—Commanders select QB Jayden Daniels with No. 2 pick in NFL draft. Moments after the Chicago Bears unsurprisingly selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top pick in Thursday's NFL draft, the Washington Commanders added their own signal-caller with the No. 2 pick -- LSU's Jayden Daniels.
San Bernardino Sun—NFL draft: LSU QB Jayden Daniels taken No. 2 overall by Commanders. Washington selects the Heisman Trophy winner, a former star at San Bernardino’s Cajon High who led the nation in total offense last season with 4,946 yards. North Carolina QB Drake Maye goes third to New England.