Washington Commanders · Quarterback · #5
Jayden Daniels
Jayden Daniels is a 25-year-old quarterback wearing #5 for the Washington Commanders. Draft: Round 1, pick 2 in 2024 by Washington. Contract: Signed through 2027.
PositionQuarterback
Number#5
Age25
Height6' 4"
Weight210 lbs
CollegeLSU
ContractThru 2027
2026 cap$10.3M
StatusActive roster
Contract
| Year | Base | Signing bonus | Roster bonus | Guaranteed | Cap number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.1M | $6.1M | $3.2M | $4.2M | $10.3M |
| 2027 | $1.2M | $6.1M | $4.8M | $5.9M | $12M |
If Washington moved on now
| Move | Dead money | Cap savings |
|---|---|---|
| Cut before June 1 | $22.3M | -$12M |
| Cut after June 1 | $16.2M | -$5.9M |
| Trade before June 1 | $12.1M | -$1.8M |
| Trade after June 1 | $6.1M | $4.2M |
Stats
2026 game log
| Date | Opp | Result | CMP | ATT | YDS | CMP% | AVG | TD | INT | LNG | SACK | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 | @ DAL | L 37-20 | 11 | 17 | 96 | 64.7 | 5.6 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 99.1 |
| Sep 13 | @ PHI | L 24-22 | 18 | 34 | 164 | 52.9 | 4.8 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 85.9 |
Passing
| Season | GP | CMP | ATT | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | LNG | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 331 | 480 | 69.0 | 3,568 | 7.4 | 25 | 9 | 86 | 47 |
| 2025 | 7 | 114 | 188 | 60.6 | 1,262 | 6.7 | 8 | 3 | 50 | 18 |
| 2026 | 2 | 29 | 51 | 56.9 | 260 | 5.1 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
Rushing
| Season | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM | LST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 148 | 891 | 6.0 | 6 | 46 | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 58 | 278 | 4.8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 12 | 100 | 8.3 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Season | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring
| Season | GP | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2025 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Advanced
Expected points added per play, 2026
EPA per play from nflverse play-by-play. Above zero means the play added points on average.
Next Gen Stats, passing (2026)
3.25Time to throw (s)
-2.78Completion % over expected
15.69Aggressiveness %
9.34Intended air yards
Snap counts
Injury reports
| Week | Injury | Practice | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 | Elbow | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Week 4 | Elbow | Limited Participation in Practice | Out |
Draft and combine
DraftRound 1, pick 2 in 2024 by Washington
CollegeLSU; Arizona State
Entered NFL2024
Experience2 seasons
Combine (2024)
Height6-4
Weight210
Fantasy
20Sleeper overall rank
QBFantasy positions
OutFantasy status
In the news
Jayden FAQ
What number does Jayden Daniels wear?
Jayden Daniels wears number 5 for the Washington Commanders.
How old is Jayden Daniels?
Jayden Daniels is 25 years old, born December 18, 2000.
When does Jayden Daniels's contract end?
Jayden Daniels is under contract with Washington through the 2027 season and is set to be a RFA after it. His 2026 cap number is $10,294,541.
When was Jayden Daniels drafted?
Jayden Daniels: Round 1, pick 2 in 2024 by Washington.
Where did Jayden Daniels play college football?
Jayden Daniels played college football at LSU and Arizona State.
