Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden is a big fan of Jayden Daniels. Gruden, who is an analyst for Underdog Fantasy and regularly appears on Washington-area radio shows throughout the season, praised Daniels throughout his phenomenal rookie season.
Gruden often said he was running out of good things about Daniels.
Daniels led the Commanders to 12 wins and an appearance in the NFC championship game. It was the franchise’s best season in 33 years.
Daniels would win every Rookie of the Year award before winning the official NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award at this month’s NFL Honors.
So, how did Gruden assess Daniels’ rookie season?
Gruden handed out grades for each of the rookie quarterbacks, and, no surprise, Daniels came out on top with an “A+.”
Grading rookie QBs. JD5 was first pic.twitter.com/GZNPa7sYVW
— Jay Gruden (@Coach_JayGruden) February 20, 2025
Gruden was clear on why Daniels was first. It was his consistency and how Daniels made those around him better. Gruden’s former quarterback in Washington, Colt McCoy, also his co-host, gave Daniels an “A+.”
Gruden said Daniels set a standard that is hard to follow, but he believes Daniels can do it.