In the world of American football, comparisons are inevitable, especially for young quarterbacks entering the NFL draft. One such quarterback who has been drawing comparisons since he entered the 2024 NFL draft is Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels. The inevitable comparison? None other than Baltimore Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The similarities between the two are uncanny. Both have Heisman Trophies under their belts – Jackson with Louisville in 2016 and Daniels with LSU in 2023. Both possess the ability to dominate opposing teams through the air and on the ground. And to add to the parallels, they both found themselves playing in the DMV region.
However, as the Ravens and Commanders gear up to face off this Sunday, Jayden Daniels is determined to make a name for himself outside of the shadow of Lamar Jackson. “Growing up, high school, you get comparisons. Comparisons in college, you get in the draft comparisons… I’m going out there and trying to be unique,” Daniels expressed to reporters.
And so far, he has been just that – unique. Daniels has been lighting up the NFL, boasting an impressive 77.1% completion rate on his passes as Washington has surged to a 4-1 record and claimed the top spot in the NFC East. “At the end of the day, I want to be known as Jayden Daniels and not the next such and such,” Daniels reiterated.
As the young quarterback continues to make a name for himself in the league, it’s clear that he is determined to carve his own path and create his own legacy, separate from the comparisons that have followed him since day one. And as he takes on Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, all eyes will be on Jayden Daniels as he looks to cement his status as a standout quarterback in the NFL.
