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Who Are Jayden Daniels’ Parents? Meet the Family of LSU QB

Published 03/27/2024, 3:54 PM EDT

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Jayden Daniels is one of the top athletes in the upcoming draft and is being considered a close competitor to Caleb Williams. Coming from the WR factory of LSU Tigers, Jayden Daniels has solidified his status as a reliable QB with a strong body, he is 6’4 feet and 210 lbs. He led LSU to a successful season and some experts rank him as one of the top 5 prospects.

So, before Jayden Daniels goes for the auction and transitions to the NFL, let us dive into his personal life before he becomes the next star of the NFL. Who are his parents, and how did they assist him in becoming LSU’s next superstar?

Meet Jayden Daniels’ parents: Javon Jay Daniels and Regina Jackson

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Jayden Daniels was born to Javon Jay Daniels and Regina Jackson on December 18, 2000, in San Bernardino, California. Jayden Daniels’s father was also a football player who played as a defensive back for Iowa State University in 1998. He was billed at 6’1 feet and 182 lbs during his school football days. Jay Daniels inspired Jayden Daniels to play football for Iowa and was a part of his journey.

Regina Jackson is the mother of Jayden Daniels, who has been a constant pillar in his life. It is not clear if she ever married Jay Daniels, but it seems the couple has been separated for a very long time. Regina has been the primary guardian of Jayden, and she has always guided him throughout his football journey.

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Though it is not clear what she does for a living, she loves travelling and partying, as reflected by her New Year and Birthday posts on May 27th every year. He has multiple siblings from each of his parents. He has an elder sister named Bianca from his mother Regina, a sister named Janae and a brother named Jordan from his father. Not much is known about Jayden’s romantic life as he focuses more on his football career.

A splendid performance at LSU for Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels formed a star-studded offence at LSU with star QB Caleb Williams. Since the LSU Tigers are known as a WR factory at the collegiate level, Jayden playing as a QB is a big achievement. He led them to a 10-4 record and an SEC Championship appearance in 2021. He followed the year 2022 with another splendid performance in 2023.

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Jayden Daniels’ 2023 season was historic where he won the prestigious Heisman Trophy with record-breaking stats. He was a dual-threat nightmare for defenses, throwing for 3,812 yards and 40 TDs while also rushing for 1,134 yards and 10 TDs. Riding on the confidence of his performance, he skipped the tryouts at NFL Combine, but that wouldn’t be a problem for him at the drafts.

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