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LSU's Jayden Daniels to enter NFL draft, skip bowl game

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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, is headed to the NFL draft and will skip the Tigers' upcoming bowl game.

Daniels, who spent two years at LSU after transferring from Arizona State, announced his departure Monday on social media. He had 3,812 passing yards and 40 touchdowns, and 1,134 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, while winning the Heisman over Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on Dec. 9.

Daniels is ranked as the third-best quarterback prospect by ESPN NFL Draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr.