As the 2024 NFL Draft draws closer, the Jayden Daniels hype continues to grow.
The latest buzz on several fronts has the former LSU Tigers star and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner as a surefire top-three prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft. But can he possibly vault over Caleb Williams or Drake Maye, respectively, for a top-two spot?
Despite the recent chatter, Daniels is still a very long shot to be the No. 1 overall pick, as he currently sits at +2000 to be the first player drafted.
But his odds of getting drafted second by the Washington Commanders have shifted drastically due to the latest rumors.
Here’s a look at his latest odds via DraftKings Sportsbook and insights from FOX Sports experts.
JAYDEN DANIELS DRAFT PICK NUMBER ODDS: *
To be No. 1 overall pick: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
To be No. 2 overall pick: -290 (bet $10 to win $13.45 total)
To be No. 3 overall pick: +260 (bet $10 to win $36 total)
TEAM TO DRAFT JAYDEN DANIELS ODDS: *
Washington Commanders: -290 (bet $10 to win $13.45 total)
New England Patriots: +260 (bet $10 to win $36 total)
Las Vegas Raiders: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Minnesota Vikings: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
New York Giants: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Chicago Bears: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Denver Broncos: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Tennessee Titans: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
* odds as of 4/17/24
Joel Klatt and Daniel Jeremiah discuss the quarterback heavy 2024 NFL Draft
The Commanders now sit as the favorites to land the star quarterback, at -275.
His odds of being drafted by Washington have continued to move in light of multiple recent reports — and a possible slip-up from Brian Kelly, Daniels’ coach at LSU.
While praising Daniels in an interview after Daniels’ pro day at LSU last month, Kelly said his former quarterback will get the ball out to the playmakers and make plays “for Washington.”
Did Kelly just accidentally tip the Commanders’ hand?
FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman has Daniels going to the Commanders in his latest mock draft. Additionally, a report from ESPN states that “the prevailing theme” around the NFL is Daniels will likely land in Washington.
NFL Mock Draft: QB Landing spots ft. Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams and Drake Maye
Maye is also now the favorite to be picked at No. 3 overall, a selection currently held by the Patriots.
However, FOX Sports betting analyst Jason McIntyre said in his latest mock draft that fans should take the recent Daniels hype with a big grain of salt.
“Don’t fall for the ‘Jayden Daniels is a better fit for Kliff Kingsbury’s offense’ takes,” McIntyre wrote. “Maye’s wheels are better than many know — he has six games of 70-plus rushing yards in the last two seasons — and he’s going to make Washington dangerous quickly.”
FOX Sports college football lead analyst Joel Klatt also kept Maye above Daniels in his latest mock draft.
“Outside of Williams, Maye has the highest potential in the draft, and I don’t have any questions about that,” Klatt said. “Maye’s a bona fide No. 1 pick in almost every other year.”
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