Jayden Daniels, quarterback for the Washington Commanders played two seasons of collegiate football for the LSU Tigers and three seasons for the Arizona State Sun Devils. It was with the latter team that he won the 2023 Heisman Trophy, setting a single-season passing rating record and leading the FBS in total yards. The Commanders selected Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Jayden Daniels’ parents, Javon “Jay” Daniels and Regina Jackson have been pivotal figures in his life. Javon played cornerback for the Iowa State Cyclones and Washington Huskies in college football in the late 1990s. Regina and Javon first met as teenagers at Cajon High School in San Bernardino, California, where their son would later enhance the football program. The couple supported Jayden throughout his career, attending his games and celebrating his achievements.

How many siblings does Jayden Daniels have?

Jayden Daniels has three siblings coming from each of his parents – Javon Jay Daniels and Regina Jackson. His mother Regina gave him an older sister named Bianca. His father gave him a brother named Jordan and a sister named Janae. The three siblings are quite close. Well, not much is known about Jordan, Janae and Bianca. However, all of them have been a great support for Jayden Daniels’ career.

On December 18, 2000, in San Bernardino, California, Javon Jay Daniels and Regina Jackson welcomed Jayden Daniels into the world. In 1998, Jayden Daniels’s father participated in football as well, playing defensive back for Iowa State University. When he played school football, he was listed as 6’1″ and 182 pounds. Jayden Daniels was a part of Jay Daniels’ journey and was inspired by him to play football for Iowa.

Jayden Daniels’ mother, Regina Jackson, has been a steadfast support system in his life. Although it’s unclear if she was actually married to Jay Daniels, it appears the two had been split up for a very long time. Jayden has had Regina as his primary guardian, and she has always led him through.

While her profession is still not known, her New Year’s and birthday posts on May 27th each year show how much she enjoys traveling and going out. As a mother, she is very proud of her son.

Jayden Daniels’ parents are proud of their son

Regina Jackson has said once, “The word perseverance is that kid Jayden. The patience he has, the resilience to continue day after day, hour after hour, minute after minute, to be the best version of himself … just watching him get up at 5:30 in the morning to be great is really hard to describe.”

Jayden Daniels’ father also said, “Everyone is proud of him. Our families came together and supported him … I know his mom is proud of him. I know I’m proud.” 

Jayden Daniels has signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $37.75 million contract with Commanders along with a $24.3 million signing bonus. Following a stellar performance in his fifth season at LSU in 2023, Daniels established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in college football by signing with the Commanders. Scouts were impressed by Daniels’ 72.2 percent completion percentage in 12 games, as he threw for 3,812 yards, 40 touchdowns, and only four interceptions.

However, Jayden Daniels, the quarterback for the Washington Commanders, is already aware of the first thing he will buy with the signing bonus that comes with his first NFL contract. On Tuesday’s episode of All Facts No Brakes featuring Keyshawn Johnson, Daniels responded, “Probably give my momma and my grandma a car,” when asked what he would do with the money.