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There will be plenty of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL once the draft rolls around in April and LSU senior quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to be one of the top prizes.
After being a top-10 preseason pick, the Heisman Trophy winner led the Tigers to a 9-3 season and the Tigers take on Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Jan. 1. Like many players who are not in the College Football playoffs and are projected to be high draft picks, Daniels will end his collegiate eligibility and won’t be spending a sixth year in school.
Here is more information about why Daniels opted out of the matchup between LSU and Wisconsin:
Why isn’t Jayden Daniels playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl?
Daniels’ decision to skip a bowl game is uncommon for a Heisman Trophy winner, especially in the playoff era.
Since the college football playoffs began in 2014, seven of the previous Heisman winners have appeared in the playoff the year they won the award. Lamar Jackson in 2016 and 2022 winner Caleb Williams played in non-playoff bowl games after winning the Heisman.
“I want to say thank you to everyone who made this happen, but all great things must come to an end,” Daniels said in a video announcing his decision. “I feel better about the state of the program with the quarterback moving forward. No matter what, I promise this will not be the last time y’all see That Kid around, because this is my city and my second home.”
The 23-year-old Daniels is expected to not make it out of the first round in April’s NFL draft and teams will be evaluating his stock along with Williams and North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.
Backup Garrett Nussmeier is likely to get the nod against Wisconsin and Daniels has said he will be in attendance to support his team.
Heisman Trophy winner and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels warms up before a game against Georgia State…
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Publish date : 2024-01-01 11:44:00
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