Jayden Daniels joins Unc & Ocho to talk NFL Draft process & Heisman season | Nightcap

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson are joined by Heisman trophy winner Jayden Daniels to discuss the NFL Draft process, playing with top prospects Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr., and being coached by Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce. Ocho tells Jayden he’d be a perfect fit for the Washington Commanders at No. 2 overall.
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[@rikeemtz]

JD: “I still eat fast food” Ocho: “Let’s go man!” Lmao 🤣

[@AMusicnSportsnComedyfan]

Awesome response

[@angelrosario626]

Tom Brady avocado smoothie, and played until he was 45+. You heard! Fast food will kill you.

[@650music]

Washington Commanders Fan here for my future franchise qb!! Shout out Night Cap for this great take from JD!! #HTTC

[@ThaNauticaGod]

That’s my Nephew Jayden Daniels!!!! I’m so proud of him!!! #SanBernardinoBred #InlandEmpire #909

[@6f_Joker]

RAIDERRRRRS

[@kylecoursey]

He’ll look good in a Redskins uniform

[@6f_Joker]

@@kylecoursey When I tell you I have INSIDE info on LSU 🏈 AND that her Nephew JD5 doesn't like Adam Peters, it's NOT a Rumor. Just wait til Thursday, we'll let the words "IdaHOE Commanders select @#2 DRAKE MAYE or J.J McCarthy" and watch you fans lose your shit 🤣🤣

[@909jacoup]

Dino

[@Jaythepusha4]

@@6f_Joker not true

[@Richway2100]

Unk must be recruiting with that shirt 😂😂😂

[@jsong21]

JD is a lot different from what the media was framing him to be after the WSH meet up. Dude is laid back and he really doesnt have any of that Diva energy. Welcome to DC JD! LETS GO

[@raiderdevellian5752]

Yall gonna ruin him

[@BludMun]

Yeah we'll pretend he didn't get his locker trashed in AZ. Like that ain't nothing.

[@DanDz805]

Explain why he debunked the rumors abt not wanting to play for the patriots but not the commanders hmmm very interesting 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ShawnCman]

You explain it. LOL ​@@DanDz805

[@jabarricharles-barnes658]

@@DanDz805cuz he probably doesn’t want to play for that shit show of a franchise. Next question

[@isthatdave55]

This why nightcap is the best sports podcast. Og's showing the youngins love, and embracing them 💪🏿👏🏿

[@iguanadrop]

"They Still Gotta Work!" I LOVE IT! I absolutely Love it! Good Stuff. As a Washington fan, this interview format with THESE TWO was perfect. Good Stuff.

[@MiloG-ij2nb]

I don’t know. This one left a kind of feeling. You gonna be making bags even on contract #1. Let your mom & dad retire 😂

[@svMazy]

Thought Ocho was gunna disrespect Washington's WRs lol. Mad respect for him to give them the praise they deserve (even when they haven't been utilized well yet)

[@SillyGoose2024]

The commanders are trash

[@josephm2218]

​@SillyGoose2024 no shit that's why they are picking second. Doesn't mean they will always be trash

[@wentwonn1668]

@@SillyGoose2024no shit 💀only a 12 year old would say something like this thinking the it hurts feelings

[@hvrjstn]

Good interview. Thanks for giving Jayden a chance to talk without a bunch of drama.

[@happycamper8475]

Seems honest and genuine. Burgundy and Gold baby!

[@joseglenn7876]

It don’t hurt being a Washington fan nomore.. noway we fuck this up 😂

[@BillyMack-eu1sw]

We'll see🤦🏾🫣🫣🫣

[@marquezsmith8889]

With the 2nd pick in the 2024 nfl draft, the Washington commanders select Zack Sweeney, punter, University of New Hampshire 😂

[@chasinbacon6554]

Wouldn’t mind Maye either

[@joseglenn7876]

@@marquezsmith8889 right and that wouldn’t surprise any of us 🤣🤣🤣

[@178adams]

I love his honesty especially when it comes to the draft process

[@BigO631]

I fw how he said Brock was the guy knowing what people would say about him going to the niners. He ain’t give them the space to talk down on him.

[@Between_the_numbers]

JD5 a cool ass dude

[@ronnienevarez8855]

Raiders have the connections the roster and the coach it’s a perfect fit J5 to ☠️

[@jakelz9885]

No the Vikings have two elite recievers number 17 for the raiders is gone after this year unless he takes a huge pay cut! Vikings have an offense minded coach and the offensive system along with two elite tackles..it’s the Vikings cause they also have the draft capital and they were scouting him two years before any other nfl team was that doesn’t include coaches with prior connections like the raiders

[@kronsYT]

@@jakelz9885and neither team is getting him 💀

[@branthebarber609]

Neither are going to be able to pick high enough lol JD going number 2

[@trainkobe2424]

🤦🏽‍♂️ yall can’t stop he goin number 2

[@patskers1]

They may have all that but they don’t have the pick yet. Raiders want to give up the bag to get him?

[@natkongcole5909]

Look at our QB so inspirational HTTC

[@keithmoran5695]

Let's Geaux Tigers

[@APTTMH_3]

Yall would really prefer him over Drake

[@natkongcole5909]

@@APTTMH_3 to be honest I wouldn’t be mad if we draft Drake I’d be just as happy can’t wait until the draft HTTC

[@APTTMH_3]

@@natkongcole5909 same. Hope my pats stay pat and bring 1 home.

[@marquezsmith8889]

Washington always find a way to screw things up... i wouldnt be surprised if they drafted a punter with the 2nd pick

[@DelPesos95838]

11:28 Thank you, Ocho put it in the air ☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️☠️ that #5 is going to look clean in Silver and Black

[@5LeafClover12]

I honestly believe that Jayden Daniels is easily one of the best QBs in this draft class. If he ends up in DC, I think that’ll be a great fit for the city.

[@aldabarber7643]

After seeing / hearing this episode I’m making the call now WELCOME TO DC Jayden ! #httR

[@demitriussimpson456]

Wish J Daniels all the best. GEAUXTIGERS

[@atomicdog1087]

He isn’t getting past Washington! Looking forward to cheer for this young man! HTTC!!

[@Jammar-fr7tl]

Pookie bear Jayden gonna have so much fun in Washington, can’t wait to watch

[@bignate5368]

Bruh wtf i was in they're stream whole time and still missed it 😭 mfs started talking bout basketball and put me to sleep then i wake up to them talking about bbl's and shit like wtf

[@getemdetric60]

Lol you say “mfs started talking bout basketball and put me to sleep” like it ainn technically a sports podcast cuh 😂. Ion mean no harm dat shit was just funny to me so I had to say some

[@gj6043]

yea u did heard about that BBLs

[@bignate5368]

@@getemdetric60 nah it just put me to sleep cuz I don't really care about basketball anymore fr and it was already late in the east Coast. I was only watching for JD

[@qthomm2923]

The kid gonna be a star ⭐️

[@Legacybizllc]

Great interview, simply amazing! I love how the questions are presented so that we get to know the person and the process. It is also respected that they did not box him in on any team ❤🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ZMoney-ot2iw]

That 😅smile when they mention ap!

[@jocekhiy626]

Jayden, ocho & unc smiles are everything 😊

[@jefferyrizer3041]

Ok, I take it back Ocho, I commented before the end of the show. Still love you bro! As a Washington fan, I can hardly wait to welcome young Mr. Daniels to the DC area. Bring it baby!!!

[@marquezsmith8889]

Washington will find a way to screw up that 2nd pick... it never fails

[@Fakeasschefky]

Always gonna be 3rd in the divison my guy not going to see the playoffs no time soon smh

[@chasinbacon6554]

@@marquezsmith8889 oh you mean the Snyder era? New front office casual, cry more

[@marquezsmith8889]

@@chasinbacon6554 Bruh, it's still and will always be Washington 🤣 fighting for 3rd place

[@johngomes7502]

Let's go Jayden hope you end up with raider Nation ☠️ but may you have a awesome career no matter where you may end up!

[@a.drummond8745]

This is why Unc and Ocho will dominate. They will have access to all of the talent. They will get hall of famers to jump on, and new rookies. I think this is dope

[@GhosMerck]

The Commanders on the clock ⏰ baby

[@AMusicnSportsnComedyfan]

Jayden Daniels to Terry Mclaurin TOUCHDOWN🏈

[@alexign2004]

More like Jayden Daniels to Devante Adams and Jakobi Myers TOUCHDOWN

[@AMusicnSportsnComedyfan]

@@alexign2004 Yeah it was nice to dream but you gotta wake up to reality bro. Washington has #2 pick buddy

[@theonlyjefebuddy4931]

Sounds good, Daniel’s to crowder sounds better. We love crowder in DC he’s a true vet

[@huntliving2109]

CAP. GO COMMANDERS!!! He will be our guy. Carry on my guy

[@huntliving2109]

​@@theonlyjefebuddy4931, facts

[@jondoe4307]

Im so glad to hear him say that and take this opportunity that serious. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and the only job that will pay you that kind of money at that age. Best of luck to you JD!

[@JaceAMiles]

Loved this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@natevart4156]

Love when players have no problem with where they go

[@mack72711]

JD5 obviously had some legendary games in '23 on his way to the Heisman but his best game was the Bama win in his first year with LSU in '22. Every time Bama scored he countered went down the field and scored with elite ball placement and obviously won it in OT on an epic 2pt do or die try. Baton Rouge legend you're appreciated down here JD5. Go get that 💰💰

[@DmvMarko]

He ain't going to no raiders he going number 2

[@jamesabc372]

I hope not. My choice is M. Penix jr. A skilled pocket passer with some mobility in the pocket.

[@anthonyhoward7998]

Adam Peters said he's not trading the pick. So stop the "Raiders trading up to the #2 spot" talk.

[@aaronbrossard9015]

But the patriots will, he’s just gotta dodge shitty Washington

[@pandaguy1368]

We getting better​@aaronbrossard9015

[@leotorres4425]

@@aaronbrossard9015what’s he gonna do? Say no I’m not going to play? 😂😂😂 yeah okay watch Thursday night

[@aliali-ce3yf]

NFL teams don't tell the truth what their strategy is

[@mauriceamos4006]

@@aaronbrossard9015😂😂😂 shitty but I guarantee you’ll be d riding by the end of this season ong

[@waynekerrfoo]

Raiders fans gonna be disappointed when the commanders take him😂

[@kayjay5117]

J5 in DC leading the offense to be top 10 first year

[@juandadeshauteurs780]

Awesome interview💯💯😉

[@American_Hustle]

Unk always have on these dope shirts, great interview, can’t wait to see Jay in the league!

[@user-fv7lb7rw7i]

Welcome to Washington JD! Let's go!!!!

[@jessevasquez7917]

lol yeah right

[@cain6981]

Raiders will be a great fit, looking forward to Thursday

[@REBUKED1]

Raiders will lose out to the Commanders just like they did when they lost KINGSBURY to the Commanders! Get over it!!!

[@cain6981]

@REBUKED1 he don't want to play for Washington. Gotta be rough to root for that franchise. I feel for you

[@httr94]

​@@cain6981 Now that we got rid of Snyder, the future is bright. I'd rather have Josh Harris as my Owner bringing in top shelf talent in every aspect no matter the cost over the dude who's known for being Al Davis's eccentric son w/ the terrible haircut. He doesn't exactly have a great track record in his tenure. Y'all's roster is admittedly better right now, but with Jayden and the foundation that's continuing to be established, our future is brighter. Cope. Seethe. It doesn't change the fact that JD5 is a Commander. 😂

[@cain6981]

@httr94 I'd say 70/30 he ends up on commanders, whether he wants to be there or not. Really want Fuaga and trade up for Penix, definitely a safer play than Daniels trade but I do love scrambling qbs

[@MinxandPinks]

“They still gotta work” 😂😂😂

[@adamlott7855]

With all said and done he said that he would love to play for the raiders but clearly heard him say it’ll be a slim chance they could get him and he’ll be happy going #2 so with that being said jd5 too commanders

[@ChuchuJS]

Unc’s T shirt 😂😂😂

[@harrywinnz6171]

Im happy for the NFC potential Great QB performer's

[@lvraiders8625]

Shannon and Ocho all class how they spoke to that kid. Good luck in the league wherever you go

[@kevinheisey4350]

Nice guy, competitor and easy to root for.

[@JohnHortten-nd1dl]

Congrats guys, one of the best interviews yet. Go Shay ! You moving on up with George and Weazy! Lol! I'm proud of you and Hocho! I hope AP could get their hands on this Kid ! Anyway let the sky hit y'all in the Ass , and keep going!

[@javarzshinall9396]

I like Jayden even more especially him being a niners fan

[@mikeomaly]

Still got your back JD5! Go back and watch the film. JD5 is the real deal and his progression from yr 1 to yr 2 at LSU was insane! Can't wait for you to tear up the pros! He took huge hits and always popped right up! Jayden in a second half with the pressure on him is unstoppable and the ultimate competitor! We were blessed to have him! Rooting for you bro! Bless you and your fam!

[@WhatIsaysGoes]

Washington got lucky!!!!!! That's Magic Johnson for you

[@ralami6183]

Today’s QB look wayyy different than they did when I was growing up in 2000’s and I’m a fan of all these young brothers❤

[@leihough2913]

Jayden Daniels out here looking like Celly Cel

[@rscooper23]

It's goin down tonight

[@blatane8206]

Damn...Celly Cel hah good pull

[@hanzohattiori1737]

Yoooo!😮😅😅😅

[@0112jesse]

Not Celly!!! The sic-wit it OG!!💪😅

[@stocktonca6586]

Playerizm...There's so many folks that don't know about Celly Cel

[@anthonyperry4162]

The beginning threw me off a lil bit 😂😂😂

[@reesepludwick1315]

I of course don't know the process that every team does, but the way he described the process, seems eerily similar to how GM Adam Peters of Washington described the process in his latest presser with Lance Newmark

[@TheManplan]

13:19 “I want to go wherever my name called” Welcome to the Commanders #HTTR

[@user-yw5wd5td5d]

Washington would be completely crazy to pass on this brother he has championship potential

[@johndavis6719]

He doesn't know how to slide and runs to much and take to many hits not sure if he can make it a full season or a few years in the league.

[@billysulser1062]

Awesome show guys JD to dc

[@theshift3607]

Y’all doing a great job 🤙

[@germainjackson6721]

Washington is not giving up that #2 Pick. These New Owners and Coaches are Smarter than that. Maybe the Old Owners and Coaches would have. New Era in DC! Things are finally looking up

[@lemarbowers9140]

My boi gone be droppin dymes in DC! Fa sho!!

[@KiNG_KiLLA_KD]

JD the fam wants you in NE, Chicago or LV. But wherever you go we in full support of you and your career. Can’t wait!

[@galchino8100]

I'm for Jayden coming over to my Commanders

[@Ralphdawg]

If I were chi this is who I’ll take.

[@moacn3728]

14:00 shoutout ocho for saying DC and not washington

[@caraider4life858]

Go get this man AP.....Raaaaiiidddeerrsss!

[@bigwheat3000]

Soon as Ocho ask people about they diet you know it’s coming 😂

[@markholland5767]

In my opinion, this young man is the best qb in the draft. He’s a great athlete, but more importantly he is humble. I think he came from a good loving family

[@feledierthrower4295]

Thank you!❤

[@mauriceamos4006]

Commanders would love to have you my boy, Washington on the riseeeeee

[@skywalkerthom1733]

Your GM rated graded him low af last year we didn’t forget JD5 to the raiders soon🤷‍♂️

[@kwf1358]

​@@skywalkerthom1733that GM story has been proven to be a lie. He's not going to the Raiders.

[@mattrdd9]

@@skywalkerthom1733that was a proven lie but you probably saw that on raider fan pages to give yall hope but not the part where it was a lie. You got played

[@skywalkerthom1733]

@@mattrdd9 was it a lie just like the commanders bringing in all of the qbs to top golf?

[@mauriceamos4006]

@@skywalkerthom1733 you believed that cap?

[@rico760]

Raiders gonna love this Kid

[@Julry7]

He’s a 49er fan like me!!!cool!!

[@qthomm2923]

Chad is a good interviewer

[@Mrgiftedsoul]

Met this dude working at chick fil a by asu he is a cool dude we talked for a while about the meal program and I didn’t know he was a star QB at all

[@therealkato]

Commanders better pick him!!! #HTTC 💯💯💯

[@don_giovanie4707]

Ayo that man dont want to play for yall 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ashleyjones5396]

@@don_giovanie4707He will play for the team that chooses him!

[@kwf1358]

​@@don_giovanie4707name one time he's ever said he doesn't want to play for the Commanders? 😂😂😂

[@don_giovanie4707]

He doesnt have to say it everybody coming out saying raiders knowing well they dont have a shot to land him 🤣🤣

[@RaidersBamaBoy]

We don’t know how we gonna pull it off either but we finna pull it off🏴‍☠️

[@chukkicharles5345]

I see alot of Raiders fans on here, plz don't let Chad juice y'all up..... JJ or Maye will be available for y'all 😂😂😂😂 and with the number 2 pick of the NFL draft....The Washington Commanders select JD5 from LSU .....

[@garyb7193]

Yeah, JJ is .... Dynamite!!! 😂😂

[@Themikelawry]

They off that ❄️ if they think they’re getting him😂

[@powerhourlsu]

Best QB in the Draft 🎉

[@KiNG_KiLLA_KD]

Purple n gold looks good on you as well. I’ll be a Vikes fan if you go there. I guesss.

[@courtneyharris50]

Ocho let’s focus on better questions next time 🙏🏾 that raiders comment was bit odd.

[@Becauseimme]

Inland Empire 🙌🏾

[@michaelhinton2738]

Mr.daniels coming to Washington

[@jeangriffith8017]

I can recall the draft when James Harris out of Grambling University was drafted by the San Diego Chargers. It was big deal cause James Shaq Harris was African America. In this draft there are a bunch of brothers who are going to be drafted and they will be number ones like Jayden. Man oh man have times changed.

[@liftedent9481]

Been like that for a few years now

[@jeangriffith8017]

@@liftedent9481 sure is. There are black QBs everywhere you look these days.

[@RaidKingdom91]

Jayden Daniel’s and Devanta Adams whooooo weeeee AP FORGET THEM PICKS ! Go get your GUY !

[@PressureFlipperZ]

Caleb Williams will be #1 without a doubt

[@billyhernandez4338]

Seeing Caleb throw especially those long throws I was like wow kid has a cannon

[@jjswoosh7029]

Jd5 is best qb in the draft

[@stevonecapone7958]

Will he live up to the hype is the?

[@dodu8281]

@@jjswoosh7029 he had the best year but caleb is more advanced in all aspects except running at top speed.... but he would be no.1 in most years.

[@officialSTR1FE]

​@stevonecapone7958 C Dub? Yeah, he believes in himself, he's been in a hard-core NFL regime training type program since he was 10, getting up at 5. Go watch the Pivot with him. He believes he can, and will be better than any QB, past or present. He told them he expects to be playing in Nola next Feb. Imagine the first rookie to go, and win the SB. Who else but a kid everyone been hyping for 3 years now. My city is ready.

[@RRR-ox9ud]

If the Skins draft him… ITS OVAH FOR THE COWBOYS! The Mia kid is better than CJ Stroud and he will own the NFC EAST! Lol@Cowboys fans!

[@margot5x5x5]

Someone get Ocho his own McDonald's commercial already 😂😂😂🎉🎉

[@dallasthegreat3005]

Bro that shirt 😂😂😂

[@jeffaragon]

Jaydan to the raiders lets go

[@jessevasquez7917]

Representing that Dino

[@jsong21]

Raiders nation... give WSH an offer we cant refuse... 4 1st rders, 3 2nds, and 2 3s... and we will give u him 😂

[@poppyshoessp]

🤯🫣 Wish JD success wherever he goes.

[@Wacogirl57]

Well done, young man! 🤗🏈🤑🏆🤗🏈🤑🏆🤗🏈🤑🏆🤗🏈🤑🏆🤗🏈🤑🏆🤗

[@Noonewillrecognizeyou]

Go back and watch JD5 demeanor during his last season at LSU, guy is cooler than the other side of the pillow. He doesn’t get rattled easily! That’s an intangible that you can not teach.

[@juustintrouble]

Anybody see the designer on the Shays glasses? fire

[@dantheman8152]

Yes sir Thursday 😃

[@Bolttoast]

Let’s go JD!! Represent the IE.

[@Tweezymane]

As a Bucs fan, I wanna say thanks a lot to Baker Mayfield for jackin up our draft board. JD woulda looked great down here in the Bay.

[@lockhartfambam]

Welcome to the Silver and Black.