Jayden Daniels, born December 18, 2000, is the quarterback for the NFL's Washington Commanders, having risen to prominence after a stellar college career. He set California high school records at Cajon High School before playing at Arizona State and LSU, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2023 after leading the FBS in total yards and setting a record passer rating. Drafted second overall in 2024, Daniels immediately transformed the Commanders, setting multiple rookie records, leading the team to its most wins in a season, and securing their first NFC Championship Game appearance since 1991. His legendary walk-off touchdown pass, dubbed the "Hail Maryland," was named the season's Moment of the Year, and he capped off his breakout season by earning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. However, his second season was largely derailed by a series of injuries that forced him to miss the majority of the year.