With the NFL Draft just a blink away, LSU standout Jayden Daniels has sidestepped the commotion surrounding his potential union with the Washington Commanders. Poised and ready for any outcome, the Heisman Trophy winner expressed an eagerness to jump into the professional fray, “I’m blessed to go wherever I’m called,” Daniels said, according to an NBC Washington report, underlining his openness to becoming the No. 2 overall draft pick.

The Commanders, in dire need of a franchise quarterback, have cast their net wide during pre-draft evaluations, entertaining not only Daniels but also Drake Maye from North Carolina and J.J. McCarthy from Michigan at an unconventional collective rendezvous at Topgolf, which faced its share of critique; while some argue that a personalized visit might have been more telling, the Commanders opted for a relaxed group setting to size up their options, as Fox Sports underscored the team's decision, opposing views came to the forefront suggesting that the informal nature of the meeting could lead to crucial details being overlooked, potentially affecting the vital decision-making process.

Daniels, who reportedly had to quash previous rumors about not wanting to play for the New England Patriots as well, remains unfazed amid speculation. His agent's dissatisfaction with the Commanders' visit, as reported, seems to have brought no clouds over Daniels’ sunny outlook on his prospective NFL journey. “I just had fun with the other guys just being able to interact with people throughout the process, it was cool,” Daniels told CBS Sports, leaning into his nonchalant stance.