The odds of the Las Vegas Raiders having a top-five draft pick are extremely slim, unless there is a major shift in the draft order before the season ends. With their current ranking of No. 11, the team is unable to select either Drake Maye or Caleb Williams of USC.
This implies that the Raiders will need to consider the second wave of prospects if they are in the
market for a quarterback. According to Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jayden Daniels, the quarterback for LSU, might be selected at number eleven.
In a mock draft published on December 1, Hill stated, “It’s time for the Raiders to use a high draft pick on a quarterback, and Daniels is the kind of player who should get fans excited about the future.” “With 3,812 yards passing, 40 touchdowns, four interceptions, and an additional 1,134 yards and ten scores on the ground, his talent has been evidently demonstrated.” If LSU had advanced to the Southeastern Conference championship game, he most likely would have won the Heisman Trophy with ease. While Daniels adjusts, Aidan O’Connell has demonstrated that he might be a good backup and even maintain the starting position. While they rebuild over the next few years, the Raiders might have a strong tandem.
This year, one of the quarterbacks with the biggest risers is Jayden Daniels. The highest passing efficiency rating in NCAA history is 208.0. It surpasses even Joe Burrow’s 202.0 ranking from LSU in 2019, the year before he was selected as the top pick.
Daniels is not only developing into a superb passer, but he also poses a serious threat in the run game. This season, he has gained 1,134 yards through rushes along with 10 touchdowns. He’s the exact kind of player teams are searching for as the NFL begins to produce more mobile quarterbacks.
There’s a reason why Daniels isn’t being discussed as the top pick right now. He’s not a prospect not to be missed. His arm isn’t the longest, and his mechanics aren’t always precise. He is also frequently struck. For him to become an NFL quarterback, he will require some work. But as he improves as a passer, his natural athleticism makes him a valuable player. Lamar Jackson wasn’t a particularly good passer when he first entered the NFL, but he has made significant progress and is now just as deadly when throwing as when running.
