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By Kevin McCormick
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Every year, the NFL sees fresh young faces come in and take the league by storm. However, few have been able to do so the way Jayden Daniels did last season for the Washington Commanders. The buzz around the young quarterback continues to soar, as he continues to be stamped as one of the league's top up-and-coming talents.
With his mix of speed and throwing ability, Daniels provided an instant boost to the Commanders' offense. He also proved he is capable of coming up big in the clutch, providing multiple memorable moments. Despite only being a rookie, he nearly led Washington to the Super Bowl.
Even though his sample size is very small, many feel they've seen enough from Daniels. Many people in and around the NFL believe he is well on his way to being the next big thing in the league.
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Ahead of the 2025 season, the people at The Athletic decided to compile a "Top 25 under 25" list. Fresh off an impressive rookie season, Daniels nearly secured the top spot in these rankings. He ended up being slotted in at No. 3, trailing only Jalen Carter and Ja'Marr Chase.
"The 2024 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year led a long-awaited revival in Washington last season by repeatedly delivering late-game heroics and confounding defenses with his arm and legs as Washington reached the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1991-92 season," wrote The Athletic's Mike Jones.
Daniels was the top quarterback on this list, beating out the likes of CJ Stroud and Trevor Lawrence. Though they have more NFL experience under their belts, they haven't reached a similar level of success as the Commanders' rising star.
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Heading into his second season, all eyes are on Daniels to see if he can avoid a sophomore slump. Based on his brief preseason appearance, he seems prepared to build off his strong play last year.
Daniels only ended up playing a handful of snaps against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, but still managed to turn heads. The Commanders' QB pulled off a 14-yard run in the red zone that resulted in a touchdown.
While the Commanders still have business to attend to regarding multiple members of the offense, their franchise cornerstone looks ready to lead them on what they hope is another deep run.
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