re: Mel Kiper has Jayden listed as his 5th best QB

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Must be a really down year for QBs. No way JD makes it as a QB in the NFL. Can’t imagine wasting a draft pick on him.

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Neither will around 7 or 8 others on that list. That’s just the facts about NFL QBs. Very few actually “make it” as meaningful NFL QBs.

Daniels is an elite runner and an adequate passer. I think Lamar had a similar profile. I was skeptical of Lamar, but he has turned out great. I think Daniels has a good chance of making it in the NFL. I don't think he will be as good as Lamar, but he can be a good QB. He will have to become a better passer, but he was getting better throughout the season. I don't want to lose Nuss nor Walker, because I think they will both be better, but Daniels would give LSU more security of at least above average QB play. Nuss and Walker may have some more growing pains, so I'm a little torn that we might lose Daniels with this projection.