History of Jalon Daniels in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 3, 2025

Jalon Daniels is an American college football quarterback currently playing for the Kansas Jayhawks. His performance earned him recognition in 2022, securing a spot on the second-team All-Big 12.

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October 29, 2002: Jalon Daniels is born

On October 29, 2002, Jalon Daniels, the American college football quarterback for the Kansas Jayhawks, was born.

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2009: First ranking in the AP Poll since 2009

After leading the Jayhawks to a 5-0 record, it was their first ranking in the AP Poll since 2009.

2009: Best start since 2009

In his junior year, Jalon Daniels led the Jayhawks to a 3-0 start, their best since 2009, also winning their Big 12 conference opener for the first time since 2009. Kansas also received votes to be ranked for the first time since 2009.

2021: Daniels becomes the starting quarterback

In 2021, Jalon Daniels became the starting quarterback for the Kansas Jayhawks after an injury to Jason Bean. He led the team to a victory over Texas, ending multiple losing streaks and significantly improving the team's offensive performance.

2022: All-Big 12 honors

In 2022, Jalon Daniels earned second-team All-Big 12 honors as a quarterback.

2022: Named second-team All-Big 12

In 2022, despite missing four games due to a shoulder injury, Jalon Daniels was named second-team All-Big 12. In the Liberty Bowl, he set a program record for passing yards in a game with 544 yards.

November 16, 2023: Daniels announces return to Kansas

On November 16, 2023, Jalon Daniels announced he would return to Kansas for the 2024 season.

2023: Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year

In 2023, Jalon Daniels was selected as the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year, the first Kansas player to receive the award. He was named to watch lists for the Davey O'Brien Award, Walter Camp Award, and Manning Award. He missed most of the season with an injury.