2023 Heisman Trophy winner: Jayden Daniels, QB – LSU Tigers
Jayden Daniels took home the Heisman Trophy and the national championship in the 2023 college football season. A dynamic, dual-threat fascination, Daniels beat out Michael Penix Jr, Bo Nix and Marvin Harrison Jr for the honor after throwing for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns in his senior year.
After leading an LSU team that also included Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr., Daniels was the second quarterback off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft behind Caleb Williams. During his rookie season, Daniels gave Washington Commanders fans hope that he was the franchise by taking home the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and leading the Commanders to the NFC Championship Game.
His sophomore season hasn’t been great, however. In an injury riddled season, Daniels has played in just seven games while his team has taken a big step back with a 4-10 record. In shelving Daniels for the rest of the 2025 NFL season, the Commanders will look to re-tool and add more weapons around a healthy Jayden Daniels in 2026.