Boston.com · Apr 22, 2024
What makes Jayden Daniels ‘different’ from other QB prospects?
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is projected to go in the top three picks of the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)In a draft class brimming with quarterback talent, the top three quarterback prospects – USC’s Caleb Williams, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, and UNC’s Drake Maye – are distinctly different.
The Bears have long been projected to take Williams first off the board, with Daniels and Maye going next to either Washington (No. 2) or New England (No. 3).
Daniels, in particular, has long stood out for his explosive plays and ability to elude an open field. His deep-ball accuracy is outstanding and his legs have been his get-out-of-jail-free card under pressure.
