Jayden Daniels was drafted No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU. 24 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
2024 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 2 · #2 overall
Jayden Daniels LSU Draft
Jayden Daniels was drafted No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU. 24 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2024
- NFL games
- 24
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 2673rd at LSU
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jayden Daniels came off the board in 2024.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 210 lbs
- Hometown
- San Bernardino, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 5 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
24 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 24
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 2673rd among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 26100% of career value
- Final season
- 20251 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Jayden Daniels.
USC
North Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
LSU in the 2024 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jayden Daniels in the 2024 NFL Draft
Jayden Daniels is a Quarterback out of LSU selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft. 24 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jayden Daniels drafted?
Jayden Daniels was selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/jayden-daniels.
What college did Jayden Daniels play for?
Jayden Daniels played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Jayden Daniels's NFL career turn out?
24 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/jayden-daniels.