Jalon Daniels

QB · Kansas Jayhawks · 2026 NFL Draft Prospect

Model Rank
196
Model Grade
73.87
Round Range
Round 5-6
PFF Grade
77.1
Trait Score
81.92
RAS Score
-
Top Driver: RISK (-1.7) Risk Watch: medical/character item noted

Report Summary

Jalon Daniels (QB, Kansas Jayhawks) carries a 73.87 model grade with a current Round 5-6 projection. Current board slot: 196. Primary NFL pathway: Franchise or high-end distributor in spread timing. developmental contributor profile; wins with timing and structure while retaining off-script creation. Seed rank 175 indicates current market confidence with developmental upside still available. How to read this card: 'How He Wins' describes repeatable film traits; 'Primary Concerns' lists failure points that can delay NFL translation.

How He Wins

- Usage fit: Franchise or high-end distributor within spread timing. - Film translation comes from timing/processing: ID leverage pre-snap, hold structure from the pocket, and create only when structure breaks. - Model + film note: developmental contributor profile; wins with timing and structure while retaining off-script creation. Seed rank 175 indicates current market confidence with developmental upsid.

Primary Concerns

- QB projection risk is driven by anticipation timing, pressure response, and turnover discipline. - Role stress test: value is strongest in franchise or high-end distributor; projection gets thinner if usage expands too far outside that lane early. - Pocket disruption response must stay on schedule; drifting off platform creates NFL turnover windows.

2025 Production Snapshot

PFF grade 77.1 Stat context: passing yards 2,504; pass TD-INT 22-7; completions/attempts 198/319; 423 rush yds, 4 rush TD; ESPN QBR 71.9; ESPN EPA/play 0.376; CFB quality mixed (0.82)

Role / Scheme Projection

Best early team fit: LV. Scheme path: spread timing. Expected early deployment: Franchise or high-end distributor. For film-heavy evaluation: this role asks for rhythm passing on early downs, controlled aggression on explosives, and situational command on third down/two-minute.
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