Matt Ryan dubs LSU QB Jayden Daniels the ‘most intriguing prospect’ in the 2024 despite Caleb Williams’ overwhelming presence

Matt Ryan is highly interested in Jayden Daniels - the most intriguing prospect.

Matt Ryan dubs LSU QB Jayden Daniels the ‘most intriguing prospect’ in the 2024 despite Caleb Williams’ overwhelming presence

Matt Ryan and Jayden Daniels (via USA Today and LiveNow Fox)

The Atlanta Falcons ended their regular season on a low. They managed to win only seven out of their 17 games. The head coach Arthur Smith was sacked after three consecutive losing seasons. The hunt for a new coach will begin shortly but for now, the defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has been promoted as the interim head coach. Multiple names are getting circulated as the next head coach.

But the Falcons do not seem satisfied by changing the head coach only. As things stand right now, they are also in search of changing their quarterback. There are speculations that the team may get rid of their quarterback Desmond Ridder and look for someone fresh.

There are speculations that the Falcons have an eye on the Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels. The team’s legend, firmer quarterback Matt Ryan even discussed a lot about the LSU prospect. He even termed the quarterback as the most intriguing prospect. He considered the QB better than Caleb Williams.

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The former player said:

I think Caleb is the clear one, Drake is the two. But this might be the most intriguing prospect. In terms of the entire skillset, and his ability to use his legs. He throws football down the field with effortless power. In all honesty, it is the legs and the ability to take off and run at any time. That's the thing that drives the defensive coordinators more crazy than to pass the football.
Matt Ryan in an interview with NFL on CBS

Jayden Daniels had a pioneering season this year. In both passing and rushing, he has done brilliantly. He became the first player in college football to cover more than 600 total yards (passing+rushing) in a single game.

Matt Ryan compares Jayden Daniels with Lamar Jackson

Matt Ryan compared Jayden Daniels to the Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback Lamar Jackson. Ryan had one point that both of them have great legwork.

The former played added:

Like Lamar was lucky to get to Baltimore with good defense, and he could evolve a bit as a passer and he has, and he has turned as one of the most dynamic players and he has. But what got him to go was his legs. And I think Jayden is very similar to that.
Matt Ryan added
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson has had an MVP-caliber year. (via WMAR)

There is an interesting thing to draw attention to here. The Falcons were on the verge of signing with the Falcons. Some difficulties were going on between Jackson and the Ravens and the Falcons wanted to pursue the quarterback. However, all efforts went in vain as the team backed off.

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