Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half in the NFC

The Washington Commanders knew that Jayden Daniels was special when they drafted him with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, but even they didn't know just how impactful Daniels would be this season.

When the Washington Commanders drafted Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Chicago Bears fans became arrogant because they selected Caleb Williams. As the season progressed,

The Washington Commanders were arguably part of the best division in the NFL this season in the NFC East. The NFC East had both participants in this year's Conference Championship as the Commanders lost to the Philadelphia Eagles,

Daniels, who played a key role in reinvigorating the franchise, is the first Washington player to earn the honor since Robert Griffin III after the 2012 season.

Daniels signed his rookie contract after being selected by the Commanders with the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL draft. They agreed to a fully guaranteed four-year deal worth $37,746,650 that saw Daniels collect a generous $24,272,108 signing bonus.

The Washington Commanders' rookie quarterback made a lot of great plays, but there were a handful that stood out above the rest.

Jayden Daniels has a fan in Jerry Jones, even if the Cowboys owner/general manager isn't a fan of his team facing Daniels twice a year for the foreseeable future.  Jones was asked about the Commanders rookie quarterback ahead of Thursday's NFL Honors from New Orleans.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the 2024 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year after a historic campaign which breathed life into a franchise. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft set rookie records for completion percentage (69%) and rushing yards (891),