After the failure of the Mac Jones experiment, the New England Patriots are in need of a quarterback. If they are lucky, they can select the quarterback they want in the 2024 NFL Draft without having to move up.
Heisman champion and LSU star Jayden Daniels might be selected by the Patriots with the third overall choice in the NFL, according to the most recent projections from ESPN.
Without a doubt, Caleb Williams is the top pick in the 2024 Draft. There’s no question about that anymore. The experts couldn’t agree on Daniels and Drake Maye’s placing second and third, though.
However, many observers rank Daniels higher than Maye, which is why there has been discussion that the Patriots may have to make a trade up to acquire the Tigers product. The No. 2 pick is owned by the Washington Commanders, who are projected to select Daniels in several mock drafts from other networks.
“Maybe the Patriots will trade down or become tantalized by Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and take him with the No. 3 pick. But this is a team that needs a quarterback after suffering with Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe last season and is in range to get a high-end rookie without trading up. That’s usually too good a position for teams to pass up, and LSU’s Daniels fits here.”
As for the Commanders, Walder has them taking Maye as their quarterback of the future.
Sure enough, the Patriots getting Daniels will be a big win for them. While the LSU superstar has his flaws, particularly his build and frame, his accuracy, football intelligence and overall potential are definitely among the best in the class.
For what it’s worth, it has been recently reported as well that the New England Patriots want to see Jayden Daniels build up more and increase his weight, per Chad Graff of The Athletic.
The Patriots aren’t really concerned about Daniels’ height and hand size, but his frame and penchant for taking big hits are something New England would want to assess as they explore their options and do their due diligence on their draft prospects.
It remains to be seen what the Patriots will eventually do, but fans should keep an eye on Daniels potentially heading to New England.
