According to sources, Daniels has committed to play at LSU.
The decision gives LSU one of the most accomplished quarterbacks to enter the NCAA transfer portal this off-season, as Daniels threw for 6,025 yards and 32 touchdown during his three seasons as Arizona State's primary starter.
He is expected to be a contender to start at LSU, which has a strong quarterback room but no obvious starter. He will be competing with three other seniors, a freshman and an early enrollee.
Brian Kelly will likely have a strong quarterback competition in his first season as LSU's coach. He will be eligible to start the quarterback competition during spring football because he is a graduate transfer. A source said that his graduate program will allow him to enroll and be eligible when he arrives mid-March. Kelly, Denbrock and the quarterback coach will have a full spring and summer camp to evaluate the quarterback competition.
Daniels was regarded as one of the more talented quarterbacks in the country, but his progression at Arizona State has not been linear. He burst onto the scene as one of the country's top true freshman in the year of 2019. He threw for 2,380 yards and had 10 touchdown and 10 interceptions.
Daniels was considered to be one of the country's top football prospects. His career trajectory seemed destined to be a three-and-done prospect. He was the first player in Arizona State history to start his career and he led the Sun Devil to an 8-5 record and a bowl win over Florida State.
Daniels entered the NCAA transfer portal on February 18 after releasing a video in December that said he would be staying at Arizona State. His departure has been a blow to a Sun Devil program that has been plagued with coaching staff turnover and roster uncertainty as the NCAA continues to investigate recruiting violations in the program.
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