The NFL Draft is just a couple of days away, and the big picture is starting to take more shape.
Everybody assumes that the Chicago Bears are going to go with Caleb Williams at No. 1, and rightfully so, but things get kind of blurry after that.
Most people believe that Jayden Daniels is a lock to go No. 2 to the Washington Commanders, with the New England Patriots taking Drake Maye at No. 3 overall.
Even so, given Daniels’ age, some have debated that Maye should be the second guy off the board instead of him, as he’s almost two years younger at 21.
That’s why NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. made sure to rip everybody who thought Maye was a better pick than Daniels.
Talking on ESPN’s Get Up, he argued that Maye’s accuracy left a lot to be desired, especially against top-notch competition, all while Daniels was wreaking havoc against SEC teams.
“Jayden Daniels, right now, is the better quarterback [than Drake Maye]. … He’s the ultimate dual-threat. … ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!” Kiper Jr. said.
"Jayden Daniels, right now, is the better quarterback [than Drake Maye]. … He's the ultimate dual-threat. … ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!"
—@MelKiperESPN is fired up over Daniels' potential ahead of the draft ? pic.twitter.com/QkvlJsOV1y
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) April 22, 2024
He stated that Daniels dominated Alabama in back-to-back seasons, with not even Nick Saban having an answer for him.
He believes there’s absolutely no reason to believe Daniels won’t be a star at the next level, adding that he’s the best dual-threat prospect in this class.
Kiper Jr. argues that even if Maye turns out to be a great or even better player, Daniels is the best quarterback as things stand now.
Both players are exciting to watch and could have a bright future, but Daniels is the more NFL-ready prospect, and even if Maye is younger, he could benefit from sitting for a year or two.
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