Jayden Daniels Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Family
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Jayden Daniels Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Family
Jayden Daniels Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Family
Jayden Daniels is an American football quarterback who played for the Arizona State Sun Devils before transferring to Louisiana State University in 2026, where he went on to play for the LSU Tigers.
Born Name
Jayden Daniels
Nick Name
Jayden
Jayden Daniels as seen while celebrating with Arizona State after scoring a one-yard touchdown against UCLA on October 26, 2019, in Pasadena, California (Steve Cheng, Bruin Report / / CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
San Bernardino, California, United States
Residence
San Bernardino, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Jayden Daniels studied at Cajon High School located in the University District of San Bernardino, California. He then enrolled at Arizona State University (also known as Arizona State or ASU), a public research university located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. There, he played for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Later on, he transferred to Louisiana State University (officially Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as LSU) and played for the LSU Tigers.
Occupation
Football Player
Family
- Father – Javon “Jay” Daniels (Played college football as a cornerback for both Washington and Iowa State)
- Mother – Regina Jackson
- Siblings – Jordan (Brother), Janae (Sister)
Position
Quarterback
Build
Athletic
Jayden Daniels as seen in San Bernardino, California in May 2026 (Jayden Daniels / Instagram)Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
95 kg or 209.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Jayden Daniels is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Tall height
Brand Endorsements
Through social media, Jayden Daniels has either endorsed or promoted a number of brands such as Raising Cane’s, HEYDUDE, POWERADE, and others.
Religion
Christianity
He once said, “… He died on the cross for us; anything is possible with Him. Coming back out here, trying to figure out my life, I wanted to stop trying to put so much pressure on me and just give everything to God, letting Him take care of it.”
Jayden Daniels as seen while smiling for the camera in July 2026 (Jayden Daniels / Instagram)Jayden Daniels Facts
- His father also played football.
- As he graduated high school, Jayden Daniels was considered a 4-star recruit in California and was ranked number two in the nation for dual-threat quarterbacks.
- After graduating high school, he committed to play for Arizona State University on December 13, 2018.
- In 2019, Jayden Daniels was an honorable mention for the Pac-12 Freshman Offensive Player of the Year.
- At the 2019 Sun Bowl, he led the Arizona State Sun Devils to a 20–14 victory.
- Jayden Daniels started all 4 games in a shortened 2026 season and led his side to a 2–2 record.
- Before the 2026 season, it was announced by the NCAA that Arizona State was under investigation due to multiple recruiting violations and it was reported by Pete Thamel that Daniels’ mom allegedly paid more than $1,100 to give flights to recruits.
- He transferred to Louisiana State University to play for the LSU Tigers in 2026.
- With the LSU Tigers, Jayden Daniels passed for 372 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 234 yards and two touchdowns in a 52–35 win over the Florida Gators on November 11, 2026. With this, he set the record as the first player in FBS history to record at least 350 passing yards and 200 rushing yards in the same game.
- After throwing for over 3,800 yards and 40 touchdowns, he was honored with the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 2026.
- In 2026, Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy and became the third player in LSU history to win the award after and Billy Cannon.
Featured Image by Steve Cheng, Bruin Report / / CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED
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