2024 NFL Draft Player Profiles: LSU QB Jayden Daniels

From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day Three selections and priority undrafted free agents Today, I’ll be profiling LSU QB Jayden Daniels.

JAYDEN DANIELS, QB, LSU (R-SENIOR) — 6-4, 210 pounds.

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MEASUREMENTS

THE GOOD

— Possesses good size and height for the position
— Athletic specimen at quarterback in terms of his speed and explosiveness
— Dual-threat passer who can create with his legs when the play breaks down
— Can extend plays with his legs as well as evade the pass rush by scrambling from the pocket
— A legit threat to house it anytime he carries the ball from anywhere on the field
— Gets up to full speed quickly as a runner and possesses the wiggle to make defenders miss in space
— Knows when to get down as a runner and get to the sideline to avoid big hits
— Has the arm talent to push the football down the field 50-plus yards with ease
— Throws a pretty deep ball, connecting with his pass catchers down the sideline and over the middle
— Can drop the ball into the bucket on end zone/sideline throws
— Can make the back-shoulder throw to his receivers along the sideline
— Has shown he can push the ball into tight windows over the middle
— Very capable at completing passes off platform and on the run
— Has 55 college games under his belt with two different schools
— Did a great job limiting turnovers and turnover-worthy plays at the college level
— Has grown into his body more with each season since entering college

THE BAD

— Could stand to add more weight and strength to his slender frame
— Play style could expose him to plenty of big hits at the next level
— Has good arm strength but doesn’t have impressive zip/velocity on passes over the middle
— Doesn’t consistently step into his throws in the pocket
— Relies more on his arm talent than his mechanics/footwork
— Will dance around in the pocket looking for opportunities to scramble
— Needs to have a better sense for when to step up in the pocket rather than looking to leave to extend the play
— Can be inconsistent with ball placement on deep throws, sailing passes over the head of receivers
— Doesn’t consistently use the middle of the field or the sidelines as a passer
— Accuracy can wane when feeling pressure coming down on him
— Can be more consistent scanning the field on full-field reads

BIO

— Redshirt Senior prospect from San Bernardino, Calif.