ScoutIndex

WAS WAS

Jayden Daniels

QB

Jayden Daniels came into the league as a 1st-round selection (2nd overall) in 2024, drafted out of LSU; Arizona State. Now with WAS, he's in his 3rd NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top QBs in football last season, scoring a 75.3 (95th percentile). Mobility is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5,589 passing yards and 38 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 210#

College

LSU; Arizona State

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
57.4

73th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 82 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.41
Total EPA×0.24+0.32
Conversion×0.08-0.15
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.55
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.30
Ball security×0.12+1.29

Week 1 projection · @ PHI

Methodology
Pass yds180.9 (83.5–278.3)50% 180.5+
Pass yds180.9 (83.5–278.3)50% 180.5+
Pass yds180.9 (83.5–278.3)50% 180.5+
Pass yds180.9 (83.5–278.3)50% 180.5+
Pass yds180.9 (83.5–278.3)50% 180.5+
Pass yds180.9 (83.5–278.3)50% 180.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Pass TD1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rush yds54.0 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush yds54.0 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush yds54.0 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush yds54.0 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush yds54.0 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+
Rush yds54.0 (15.9–92.1)48% 55.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size43▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength80▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy66▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security93▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance30▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility100▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency73▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume43▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion39▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026WAS57.4475952132
2025WAS46.57126282782
2024WAS75.3173568258916

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Jayden Daniels has played in 28 regular-season games, all with WAS.

As a passer he has thrown for 5,589 yards and 38 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,382 yards and 10 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2024 with WAS: 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 75.3, in the 95th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home1
199
199/g
0
0
103
103/g
2
Away2
260
130/g
3
0
100
50/g
0
In division3
459
153/g
3
0
203
68/g
2
In losses2
260
130/g
3
0
100
50/g
0
On grass1
164
164/g
2
0
31
31/g
0
On turf2
295
148/g
1
0
172
86/g
2
Indoors1
96
96/g
1
0
69
69/g
0
Outdoors2
363
182/g
2
0
134
67/g
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI164 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 2DAL96 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 69 rush yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 5NYG199 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 103 rush yds, 2 TD58.9

Jayden Daniels — common questions

What position does Jayden Daniels play?
Jayden Daniels is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Jayden Daniels played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jayden Daniels has played for WAS (2024–2026).
Where did Jayden Daniels go to college?
Jayden Daniels played college football at LSU; Arizona State.
When was Jayden Daniels drafted?
Jayden Daniels was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jayden Daniels scored?
Jayden Daniels has 48 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (38 passing, 10 rushing).
What is Jayden Daniels's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jayden Daniels rated 57.4 for 2026, the 73rd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2024

Also from LSU; Arizona State