On Monday, [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] officially opted out of LSU’s ReliaQuest Bowl match with Wisconsin.
While Daniels left the choice up in the air for some time, this comes as no surprise given he’s done about all he can do for his draft stock and according to some mocks, already a top 10 pick.
However, Daniels said he will remain with LSU and travel with the team for the bowl.
Daniels continued, saying he wanted to support his teammates.
According to Brian Kelly, Daniels is LSU’s lone opt-out not related to the transfer portal. That confirms that [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag] and [autotag]Brian Thomas Jr.[/autotag] will both play, despite being potential first-round picks as well.
Jayden Daniels will come to LSU’s bowl game, even though he won’t be playing. He said he wants to support his teammates.
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) December 18, 2023
Jayden Daniels says he will travel with @LSUfootball to Tampa and be part of the bowl activities leading into the game. #LSU
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) December 18, 2023
Jayden Daniels ranked fourth overall on Mel Kiper’s latest big board.
“Daniels has rare ability as a dual-threat playmaker,” Kiper wrote, “He can evade, elude and blow by defenders, but he also impressed with the way he can run through contact.”
With Daniels out, expect [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] to take over QB1 against Wisconsin.
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