Jalon Daniels
Full Name: Jalon Daniels
Date of Birth: November 29, 2002
Age (as of May 2025): 22
Hometown: Lawndale, California
High School: Lawndale High School (Lawndale, CA)
Current School: Kansas Jayhawks football
Conference: Big 12 Conference
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering final year of eligibility (2025)
Transfer History: None
Redshirt Status: Utilized early-career redshirt year
Eligibility Remaining: Final season (2025)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Quarterback
Primary Position: Dual-Threat Quarterback
Pro Position Projection: Developmental NFL QB / High-Upside QB2
Jersey Number: #6
Starter or Backup: Multi-year starter when healthy
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2020: 9 games (3 starts)
2021: 6 games (6 starts)
2022: 9 games (9 starts)
2023: Limited games due to injury
2024: 12 games (12 starts)
Injury History: Missed significant time in 2023 with back-related issues; returned healthy in 2024
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
Coach History:
Head Coach: Lance Leipold
Offensive Coordinator: Andy Kotelnicki (previously at Kansas)
Quarterbacks Coach: Staff-based developmental system
Physical
Measurements
Height: 6000
Weight: 215 lbs
Arm Length: pending combine
Hand Size: pending combine
Wingspan: pending combine
summary
summary
Jalon Daniels is an electric dual-threat quarterback whose playmaking ability and off-script creativity make him one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in college football when healthy. At 6'0", 215 lbs, Daniels combines compact build strength with explosive short-area quickness and improvisational ability.
Within Kansas’ spread system, Daniels thrived attacking vertically off play-action while also serving as a legitimate designed-run threat. His arm talent is sufficient to drive throws outside the numbers, but his true value comes from extending plays and creating explosive moments outside of structure.
Durability and consistency will ultimately determine his NFL projection, but his athleticism and creativity give him developmental upside