Jayden Daniels

elbow injury is the worry. when he's out there he's electric, 100 rushing yards in 2 games, but the offense stalls without him. Mariota is fine as a fill in but it's just not the same.

Daniels is still the ceiling-raiser. His legs force defenses to account for an extra runner, but the encouraging camp note is how comfortable he looks making quick, accurate decisions from the pocket. A healthier third season in the new system could put him right back in the league's most dangerous QB conversations.

Strengths: Dynamic open-field runner, accurate downfield passer, calm late-play creator, and increasingly decisive at the line of scrimmage.

Weaknesses: The 2025 injuries are a reminder that his aggressive running style needs smart protection; adapting to more under-center work remains a real transition.