The 22-year-old is the third-ever LSU winner of faculty soccer’s highest honor.
After historic-winning season, LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels wins the 2023 Heisman Trophy. Daniels was introduced because the winner this previous Saturday over finalists Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Penix Jr., and Bo Nix.
Daniels joins Joe Burrow (2019) and Billy Cannon (1959) because the third ever LSU Heisman winner and the second LSU quarterback recipient of the award.
“I wish to dedicate this award to each boy or lady who has a dream. With religion and exhausting work, you by no means know what’s doable,” The Tigers quarterback stated throughout his Saturday night time acceptance speech.
“They stated I used to be too skinny, so I added weight. They stated I relied on my legs a bit bit an excessive amount of, so you recognize what? I went to work. I accomplished all these passes and had the season I had…they stated I used to be too quiet, so I turned extra vocal and stepped out of my consolation zone, and now I’m right here right now.”
Along with thanking his coach, trainers, and staffers, Daniels turned to his household and the way they formed him into a good soccer participant.
“Dad, you set a soccer in my fingers once I was younger. I do know you raised me to be a nook, however hopefully now the choice to play quarterback paid off.”
“You inspired me to all the time higher myself since you all the time believed in me it doesn’t matter what. I graduated in three years as a result of that’s one thing you pushed me to do. And right here I’m now on this stage. I really like you, Mother.”
Daniels, who initially dedicated to Arizona State in 2018, led the Solar Devils to a 20-14 victory on the 2019 Solar Bowl and a 2-2 document in 2020. In 2022, Daniels transferred to LSU the place he received the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award within the 2023 season.
Over Daniels’ five-year school profession, he amassed document breaking stats resembling changing into the primary participant in FBS historical past with over 12,000 passing yards and three,000 speeding yards.
Daniels joins 37 African American winners to carry the distinguished honor.
