The former Heisman Trophy winner was named the 2024 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Daniels secured 49 of the 50 first-place votes and finished ahead of Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix. Former Tigers Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers rounded out the top five.

Daniels was named AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after a 2024 season that saw him throw for 3,568 yards and add 891 rushing yards. The dual-threat quarterback was a heavy favorite to win the award that was presented to him Thursday at the Saenger Theatre by New Orleans native Odell Beckham.

It was apparent early in the 2024 season that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was the frontrunner for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Daniels never let up. Instead, he improved throughout his rookie season,