A recent livestream featuring Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs has sparked buzz across the NFL community, after the five-year pro gave Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels an unexpected vote of confidence.
During a Kick livestream with a popular content creator, N3on —Diggs revealed his current top five quarterbacks in the NFL — and Daniels, the 2024 Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year, made the cut.
It was a surprising pick that turned heads, especially considering Daniels has only one professional season under his belt.
Diggs Names Daniels Among NFL’s Elite
“My top-five QBs? I’mma go Dak [Prescott], Aaron Rodgers, Jayden Daniels—no order, this is no order—[Patrick] Mahomes, Lamar [Jackson], and I gotta put C.J. [Stroud] in there. I have to, he tough,” Diggs said around the 2:06:12 mark of the stream.
That’s high praise coming from a two-time Pro Bowler who plays cornerback — a position often defined by competitiveness and candid opinions. For a division rival to rank Daniels alongside names like his own teammate Prescott, Mahomes, Jackson, Stroud, and Rodgers says a lot about the Washington QB’s fast-growing reputation.
Is Daniels Already Worth Top-5 Consideration?
While Diggs’ statement on the livestream drew a mix of skepticism and excitement online, his opinion mirrors a larger sentiment brewing around the league: Daniels might just be the real deal.
Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and former Heisman Trophy winner, led the Commanders to a resurgent season in his rookie campaign. He posted impressive numbers:
In just 17 regular-season games played donning the burgundy and gold, Daniels accumulated 3,568 passing yards with 25 passing touchdowns. He also added 891 rushing yards with six scores on the ground.
The Commanders finished the 2024 season 12-5, clinching a playoff berth for the first time since 2020 and a ticket to the NFC Championship game. Daniels earned a Pro Bowl nod and helped revive a franchise that had been stuck in neutral for years. Under first-year head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, Daniels brought a new energy and style to Washington’s offense.
Daniels’ lone season’s film showed a rare poise in the pocket, considering he was labeled as a ‘dual-threat’ slinger heading into the 2024 draft. The rookie year tape also showed a dynamic playmaking ability with his legs, leading the Commanders in rushing yards for the season. Daniels displayed an unprecedented ‘command’ of an offense with Terry McLaurin and company, a star wideout who has waited anxiously to be paired with a quarterback that meets the consistent QB1 standard in the NFL.
Diggs’ inclusion of Daniels in his top-five list may sound bold, but it is a reflection of what NFL players and coaches are starting to recognize. The 24-year-old quarterback is not just a promising talent — he is a rising star capable of joining the league’s elite.
Whether or not fans agree with Diggs, one thing is clear: Daniels’ stock is climbing fast, and even division rivals are taking notice. As the 2025 season is around the corner, top-five lists during livestreams spark widespread debate as fans anxiously anticipate the first live whistle of the year.
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