Commanders' Jayden Daniels earns unique praise after rookie season

   

The Washington Commanders have a 24-year-old star in Jayden Daniels, and that's a great place to be when starting to rebuild a franchise.

Commanders' Jayden Daniels earns unique praise after rookie season

Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox named Daniels the best player at his age in the league right now.

Daniels among the best of the 24-year-olds

"While detractors can certainly cite recency bias here, the fact remains that Daniels was good enough to transform a franchise in 2024. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year posted a 100.1 quarterback rating, rushed for 891 yards, made the Pro Bowl and took a team that won four games in 2023 to the most recent NFC title game," Knox writes.

"Intangibles matter, and Daniels' leadership skills and work ethic make him a true franchise centerpiece.

"Daniels has some terrific company in the age-24 bracket, but he's one of only a few NFL players around whom a franchise could build a contender."

If Daniels continues to play like he did in his rookie year, he'll be the best among the 25-year-olds in a year from now.