The Las Vegas Raiders will likely be in the quarterback market next offseason. While it’s possible they look in free agency for a stop-gap option, but the most likely scenario is that they use one of their top draft picks on a potential franchise passer.
The expectation is that Caleb Williams (USC) and Drake Maye (UNC) will be off the board when the Raiders are on the clock. But one passer that could be available is LSU QB Jayden Daniels.
Here is why Pro Football Focus believes that Daniels could be the perfect option for the Raiders in the middle of Round 1:
Daniels is not only making a very strong case to be the Heisman winner in 2023 but also the No. 3 quarterback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft. The LSU star’s 8.4% big-time throw rate ranks third in the FBS, his 79.9% adjusted completion percentage ranks sixth and his 1.9% turnover-worthy play rate is tied for 11th.
Daniels’ extensive experience may be highlighted during the draft process as a negative somehow — he’ll be 23 on draft night — but the opposite should be true.
The Raiders have the least explosive offense in the NFL and need to add some juice to the unit. Bringing in someone like Daniels could make the offense much more dynamic through the air and on the ground.
It’s difficult to project exactly where Daniels will land in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he is one of the few names the Raiders will consider in Round 1.
