WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The star signal caller for the University of Kansas football team is taking his talents to the next level. After wrapping up his collegiate career with the Jayhawks’ final regular season game in late November, Jalon Daniels has his sights set on the NFL Draft.
KU, 5-7 in the 2025 season, declined an opportunity to compete in a bowl game. Daniels detailed his plans in a post on social media. His message credited his mother for where he is today and teammates for trusting him and helping to shape him “not only as a quarterback, but as a leader of men.”
The lessons I learned in this program will stay with me forever,” Daniels said.
He dedicated the first part of his NFL draft announcement to thanking God and highlighting the role his mother played in preparing him for the moment.
“First and foremost, I want to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to be in the position that I’m in today and for carrying me through every high and every challenge. I want to give all the love and credit to my mom, Star Daniels. Your strength has been my foundation and your perseverance is what drives me every single day,” Daniels said. “Seeing you fight through every obstacle taught me how to keep going no matter what. Because you never stopped, neither will I!”
Before spelling how his decision to “take the next steps in [his] career,” Daniels also gave a shout out to Jayhawk fans.
“Rock Chalk Nation, thank you for standing by me through every moment.” he said.
Daniels, in Lawrence for six seasons, compiled a record of 19-26 in 45 games started. He threw for more than 9,000 yards and completed 67 touchdowns. For his career at KU, Daniels also rushed for more than 1,400 yards and another 23 touchdowns.
In the video above, you can revisit our one-on-one interview with Daniels at Big 12 Media Day ahead of the 2024 season.
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