History of JT Daniels in Timeline
Jonathan Tyler Daniels is a former American college football quarterback. He began his college career with the USC Trojans before transferring to the Georgia Bulldogs. While at Georgia, he served as the backup quarterback to Stetson Bennett and was part of the team that won the CFP National Championship. Following his time at Georgia, Daniels transferred to the West Virginia Mountaineers and ultimately concluded his college football career playing for the Rice Owls.
February 2, 2000: Birth of JT Daniels
JT Daniels was born on February 2, 2000.
December 2017: JT Daniels Reclassifies
In December 2017, JT Daniels announced his decision to graduate early from high school and reclassify to the 2018 class, accelerating his college football career.
June 2018: JT Daniels Enrolls at USC
In June 2018, JT Daniels enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC) to begin his college football journey.
August 2018: JT Daniels Named USC Starting Quarterback
In August 2018, JT Daniels won the starting quarterback position at USC, becoming the second true freshman in school history to start a season opener.
2019: JT Daniels Suffers Season-Ending Injury
In 2019, JT Daniels suffered a torn ACL during the season opener against Fresno State, sidelining him for the rest of the year.
April 16, 2020: JT Daniels Enters Transfer Portal
On April 16, 2020, JT Daniels entered the NCAA transfer portal, seeking opportunities elsewhere after Kedon Slovis emerged as USC's starting quarterback.
May 28, 2020: JT Daniels Transfers to Georgia
On May 28, 2020, JT Daniels announced his transfer to the University of Georgia.
July 13, 2020: JT Daniels Granted Immediate Eligibility
JT Daniels was granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA on July 13, 2020, allowing him to play for Georgia in the upcoming season.
September 2, 2020: Jamie Newman Opts Out
On September 2, 2020, Jamie Newman, a quarterback at Georgia, opted out of the season due to COVID-19 concerns, impacting the competition for the starting role.
November 21, 2020: JT Daniels' First Start for Georgia
On November 21, 2020, JT Daniels made his first start for Georgia against Mississippi State, leading the team to a victory with a strong performance.
2021: Competition and Injuries at Georgia
In 2021, JT Daniels competed with Stetson Bennett for the starting quarterback position at Georgia, facing injuries and playing in a backup role.
2021: JT Daniels' Season at Georgia
In 2021, JT Daniels started the season as Georgia's starting quarterback but faced injuries and competition from Stetson Bennett, leading to a mixed performance throughout the year.
April 13, 2022: JT Daniels Transfers to West Virginia
On April 13, 2022, JT Daniels announced his transfer to West Virginia University.
December 20, 2022: JT Daniels Transfers to Rice University
On December 20, 2022, JT Daniels announced his transfer to Rice University.
2022: JT Daniels Enters Transfer Portal Again
Following Georgia's national championship win, JT Daniels entered the transfer portal again in 2022 after Stetson Bennett decided to return for another season.
December 1, 2023: JT Daniels Retires from Football
On December 1, 2023, JT Daniels medically retired from football due to multiple concussions sustained during his career.