On Sunday, former Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels became the newest member of the LSU football team when he committed to coach Brian Kelly via the transfer portal.
It’s been an offseason that’s seen a flurry of shakeups for the Tigers all around the program. The addition of Daniels could end up making as many waves as any.
By many accounts, Daniels was the top dual-threat quarterback recruit in the class of 2019. He was the starter for all three seasons he was in Tempe, starting the season opener as a true freshman with high expectations.
A lot has happened since then, and three years later, Daniels is headed to Baton Rouge. Getting to this point was a long and winding road for both parties. Let’s look at why there should be optimism surrounding the move, but also the reasons why it’s not something to celebrate just yet.
Next: The case for Daniels