Throughout most of the offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders have been interested in Jayden Daniels, a former LSU quarterback. Their head coach, Antonio Pierce, who recruited Daniels at Arizona State, has praised the young quarterback. Star wide receiver Davante Adams also supports the idea of the team selecting Daniels. Las Vegas Raiders have shown interest in former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. Head coach Antonio Pierce, who recruited Daniels at Arizona State, has spoken glowingly of the young quarterback, and star wide receiver Davante Adams has endorsed the idea of the team drafting him.
However, the Raiders pick 13th and Daniels is expected to be a top-three draft pick. Yet, there may be things happening behind the scenes. Former LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers, who played with Daniels and is also expected to be a top-10 pick, hinted at where the quarterback might end up during an Instagram Live session with Daniels.
Malik Nabers said on an April 8 Instagram Live.
that [Jayden Daniels] might partner with his old friend, sparking speculation among Raiders fans about who this old friend could be. Antonio Pierce, who recruited Daniels, seems like the most likely candidate, but it could also be a cornerback who played with Daniels at Arizona State. Jack JonesNow, this is just speculation since Daniels likely has many old friends around the NFL after spending five years in college. Nevertheless, there has been a lot of communication between Daniels and the Raiders. It’s a situation worth keeping an eye on.
How Las Vegas Raiders Can Get Jayden Daniels Washington Commandersat No. 2 plan to draft Jayden Daniels, there’s no avenue for the Raiders to get him unless the quarterback refuses to play for them, which is unlikely. If Daniels gets past No. 2, then things get interesting.
New England Patriots
If the at No. 3 need a quarterback but also have many other needs. If they were to trade down with the Raiders, they’d get at least a few draft picks in return. If they’re not ready to start their quarterback clock right now, they could be a trade partner for Las Vegas. There’s also the possibility that Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy continues to rise and gets selected before Daniels along with UNC’s Drake Maye. If Daniels is available at No. 4, the
The Arizona Cardinals don’t need a quarterback and could be interested in trading down with a team like the Raiders. It’ll be difficult for the Raiders to add Daniels but it’s not entirely impossible if they’re willing to pay.
Washington Commanders Likely to Take Jayden Daniels While the Raiders will likely continue to eye Jayden Daniels until he’s drafted, it could be a moot point. According to Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd, the Commanders are planning to select Daniels. As of today, it is said that the Washington Commanders would choose Jayden Daniels, according to Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd during the
April 8 episode
of “The Herd.”
However, there's still time before the draft, so things could change. In any case, if the Commanders prioritize Daniels over other quarterbacks, the Raiders might not have much opportunity to add him. Malik Nabers said something intriguing to Jayden Daniels, causing speculation among Las Vegas Raiders fans. of “The Herd.”
There are still a few weeks before the draft so things could change. Drake Maye was widely considered the second-best quarterback in the class up until recently. It appears that Daniels has leapfrogged him on the Commanders’ draft board. If that’s true, there’s not much the Raiders can do to try and add him.
