LSU’s Daniels to enter NFL draft, skip bowl game

• Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterDec 18, 2023, 01:52 PM ET

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Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, is headed to the NFL draft and will skip the Tigers’upcoming bowl game.Daniels, who invested two years at LSU after moving

from Arizona State, revealed his departure Monday on social networks. He had 3,812 passing yards and 40 goals, and 1,134 rushing backyards and 10 touchdowns. He won the Heisman over Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on Dec. 9. Daniels is ranked as the third-best quarterback prospect by ESPN NFL draft Expert Mel Kiper Jr. and is the No. 4 total pick on his Big Board.Editor’s Picks 2 Associated LSU is set to deal with Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Jan. 1 in Tampa,

Florida.In a video, Daniels

said moving to LSU restored his love for football after a rough end at Arizona State.

He became a top dual-threat quarterback in 2022 at LSU, passing for 2,913 backyards and adding 885 backyards on the ground.” I want to state thank you to everybody who made this occur, but all excellent things should pertain to an end, “Daniels stated in the video.

“I feel better about the state of the program with the quarterback moving forward. No matter what, I assure this will not be the last time y’ all see That Kid around, due to the fact that this is my city and my 2nd home.” Daniels became the 2nd LSU quarterback in the past 5 seasons to win the Heisman, signing up with Joe Burrow( 2019 ). He also won the Davey O’Brien Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year, AP Gamer of the Year and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.Garrett Nussmeier is anticipated to begin in place of Daniels vs. Wisconsin. Daniels stated he is preparing to participate in the bowl game to support his teammates.