Jalon Daniels

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Quarterback

Personal

Age	23
Birthdate	October 29, 2002
Height	6'0"
Weight	219 lb

Draft

College	Kansas
Year	2026
Pick	UDFA
Team	TB

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Jalon Daniels: Jalon Daniels Could Be Streaming Option in Superflex Formats in Week 5

In his first NFL start, Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels completed 19 of 27 passes for 148 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions, in the 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He also added 55 rushing yards on eight carries, finishing with 11.4 fantasy points in his first career start. With starter Baker Mayfield (thumb) not practicing ahead of the Week 5 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night, it appears Daniels will be the starter again for the Bucs. He goes from facing a top-12 pass defense in Green Bay to the 31st-ranked defense in Dallas. The Cowboys have also allowed the most rushing yards to quarterbacks this season, including big rushing days by Jaxson Dart (54 yards), Jayden Daniels (69 yards), and Lamar Jackson (50 yards). Daniels should be considered a high-end QB3 in Week 5, with high upside given his running ability.

Oct. 7, 2026 5:46 AM EST