What No. 2 NFL Draft Pick Jayden Daniels Eats in a Day | GQ Sports

Jayden Daniels, 2023 Heisman Trophy winner and the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been busy bulking up for his rookie season debut with the Washington Commanders. From a protein-packed omelet and bacon breakfast to his go-to late night snack, here is everything the former LSU Tigers quarterback eats in a day.
Director: Cole Evelev
Director of Photography: Carter Ross
Editor: Phil Ceconi
Guest: Jayden Daniels
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00:00 Jayden Daniel's Real Life Diet
00:14 Breakfast
00:51 Training
01:21 Lunch
02:47 Cheat Snack
03:14 Dinner
04:45 Late Night Snack
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[@danieldunn8324]

2,700 calories at 6"4 and 210 training twice a day is an aggressive cut not a bulk my guy 😂😂😂

[@Dave....]

Yeah he need to up that. I'm way lighter than him and I'm trying to aim for 3500 a day.

[@marshallm6888]

My thoughts exactly lol

[@robertjamesmcleod]

Probably takes some protein shakes aswell tho, no way this is it

[@buckbuckboom6241]

You’re forgetting one thing, he’s a world class genetically gifted athlete while you are more than likely average built. He prob puts on muscle density way easier bro, think before you speak

[@robertjamesmcleod]

@@buckbuckboom6241 yeah, I’m not sure that’s exactly how that works. That’s still a not a lot of calories for a normal person his size much less an athlete. If he wants to bulk up he needs to eat for it, humans don’t gain weight by starving themselves, no matter how genetically gifted

[@theposterking3553]

JD for a guy burning so much energy you need 3500 4000 to bulk.

[@Ceedauno]

I’m sure his professional nutritionist knows what he’s doing

[@peterfalkson6730]

@@Ceedauno Anyone who goes to the gym and has bulked up knows you need to increase your calorie intake significantly, especially if your as active as a professional athlete. Him being naturally skinny and super active (cardio) means he needs to eat a ton to bulk.

[@MultiBluedog123]

@@peterfalkson6730yeah this is basic metabolic science if you’re into nutrition/fitness, if the 2700 marker truly is correct he’s objectively not eating enough

[@MultiBluedog123]

2800 is around my maintenance and I’m 4 inches shorter than him, I have more muscle but he clearly burns way more calories than I do

[@holla18atme]

@@MultiBluedog123 Currently on 2400 a day I've lost 12 pounds in three weeks.

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

Ain't no way that ice cream and chocolate chip cookies is only 14g sugar 🤣🤣🤣

[@Qdawg2121]

They have healthier options

[@jakedewees2]

Or 371 calories 😂

[@No85Limits]

could be sugar free

[@lukechamberlain]

Some icecream can actually be healthier like halo top.

[@user-sc3ts6el6s]

lol depends on the brand

[@abhiknag4234]

no way he's only getting 120 grams of protein at 210 lbs body weight bro you gotta eat more

[@-.frezactionn.-]

fr you need 168 grams

[@EthanC_09]

Fr… Washington gonna fix that diet up. He needs like 4000 calories and at least 200 grams of protein. Dude gotta get that core power elite endorsement.

[@christiancole5284]

yeah i'm eating 160 grams on a cut and i weigh 155

[@TheMCJ2011]

@@christiancole5284 What do you eat to get that much protein every day? I haven’t been able to get that much protein in consistently

[@MultiBluedog123]

@@TheMCJ2011 protein shakes help, couple scoops in some almond milk and that’s 50-60g of protiein for around 300 calories for most whey proteins

[@northwestkidmarc]

Im so glad hes in Washington now he seems like a cool guy and determined great to see keep grinding daniels much success 😊🎉👏💯

[@justinlawrence4658]

Already a fan favorite with the honey buns and spaghetti n meatballs and pasta.

[@iamaustinpierce]

2:50 sounded just like Yuno Miles

[@Jon.Oliver]

I wonder what his number will be with the Commanders. JD5 is a Brand!!! Tress gotta find a way to give that number up

[@bradley8867]

I love he added Ice Cream 🍨 with Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪 in his diet, I am going to do the same with my diet 😎

[@supercharge7100]

Not too much remember he trains twice a day do you?

[@gamempire96]

Just make sure the training matches the addition and you're golden!

[@drechillin2154]

He probably burn that off in one training session and he young so his metabolism is high

[@Ahhhgghgggggagggghhhh]

“210” 😭😭😭

[@user-ib2kt4oo7i]

Definitely not a bulk but he knows what works for his body.. I doubt he’s lifting heavy anyway.. he’s probably doing more resistance training circuits, in addition to his specific football drills

[@whoknowsbb5705]

Gotta starting doubling it

[@Toddhasahottake]

JD5 to DC

[@AP-qn4ex]

Commander

[@kevinroll8299]

Throw a couple or a few protein shakes in there to go with the snacks. I remember playing college baseball, I had to eat ~5,000 cal/day. A big help with meeting that goal was protein shakes

[@maipantoon7823]

Did your game depend on you being amazingly fast, explosive and durable? I doubt it. It's a different thing when you're trying to get bigger, and remain really explosive

[@kevinroll8299]

@@maipantoon7823 that's the name of the game for a pitcher in college baseball, especially at the NCAA division 2 level of competition. Your argument fell to the wayside there. Nice try.

[@kevinroll8299]

@@maipantoon7823 One doesn't throw 91 mph by not focusing on being explosive. Needless to say, if protein shakes have been utilized in numerous athletes' diets to increase size, while also keeping them explosive, adding muscle mass does not automatically equal one losing their explosiveness.

[@maipantoon7823]

@@kevinroll8299 Throwing a ball is nothing to do with explosive athleticism. If you had any athletic ability you'd have played Center Field

[@SlimeBallFam]

Future commander

[@4thAndGoalSports]

You called it

[@rytiski]

Nothing to brag about. Sounds like a little league team.

[@nickleger7516]

Please do a Drake Maye one🙏

[@delcas7972]

Im worried about eating the food 😂😂

[@breadleywheatler9242]

Eagles fan here. You need to further cut down your meals to plain cheerios and a stick of celery per day. You can also treat yourself to a glass of orange juice once every Friday.

[@nathanfarias415]

Do it with Caleb

[@gregorysanders9034]

Everyday, his age. Definitely a benefit.

[@gregorysanders9034]

3 meals a day is the trap. Happened to me.

[@um4668]

3 meals a day is not a trap

[@Floridakid954]

That's my QB. GO HOGS!

[@cavsfan4life]

best qb in this draft class 🐐

[@Illustrator76]

Yeah, ok...

[@FreshFragrences]

all my homes love jayden daniels💯💯

[@kingkid500]

nah jordan travis clears

[@golfwithme12647]

looking for Matt in the comments also great vid chopper 😎😎😎😎

[@joaolouro7997]

3:02 PAAAAAAAUUUUUSEEEE

[@YB-tt4th]

Welcome to DC Legend! Already better than anything we have had in the last decade!

[@siniister710]

time to up the caloric intake by about 1000 calories lol

[@jacobmasek]

Honeybuns got way more calories than that wtf 😂

[@SlimBone1105]

Might be. Those the mini ones that come in the box of like 12. They not the $1 size ones you see in a vending machine

[@1Eashawty]

Little Debbie honey buns are 225-230 calories each

[@Baozahh]

Sodium is through the roof

[@jackinblack19]

doesnt seem like enough protein

[@brianlynch6935]

Drop to the Patriots!!!

[@haydencoupel4648]

He need double that

[@juandadeshauteurs780]

💯💯🥰🥰🥰

[@adriandahlstedt]

Kid needs to double that

[@nickleger7516]

Only took 5 minutes to go through what a 6”4 and 208 pound athlete eats in a day 🚩 💯

[@ericbankston8027]

he doin just fine yall!

[@Amyus2346]

Ong. He’s got the best nutritionist in the world creating a meal plan for him. But ofc the internet knows everything lol

[@joaolouro7997]

2:50 PAUSSSSE

[@btb997]

He need to double the amount he’s eating. That’s not enough protein or enough food for a bulk WTF

[@MrCgr33]

Bro eat more food

[@gamewhiz23]

Where is the protein powder or shakes? Some shakes you can get 3,000 calories easily in!

[@EvanMelts]

Lmao no wonder he's not big bro is burning about 2500-3000 calories a day probably while being 6'4 210 and only eating 2700 that's practically cutting at that point lol.

[@jterry5790]

JD5

[@renzowrestle]

I only need 5,000 calories just to gain weight but you have to eat breakfast lunch and snack and dinner and snack again

[@Iplaydacutt]

Ocho says otherwise😂

[@Tomocohanx]

Commander daniels best quaterback in the draft bears really still clueless

[@andrewschaeffer1660]

14g of sugar in 4 cookies and a bowl of ice cream? what planet are yall on?

[@Ben-dl9sp]

Compare NFL diets to premier league football (soccer) diets is night and day. Hash browns, bacon, honey buns, white spaghetti instead of brown, garlic bread all in one day? NFL players still seem to manage to perform tho so maybe football teams need to relax a bit and leave more space for enjoyment

[@gunnercade7728]

Get outta here euro

[@lillofi]

hes not even in the NFL yet 😂 and they eat on average 4-6k calories

[@keysersoze5032]

completely different body compositions and physical activity between the different athletes

[@azrrrrrrrr]

Have you seen NFL players? Most of them have at least 20% more muscles than soccer players. Also soccer player have to run for 90 mins,NFL players train for shorter but heavier intervals

[@RaulGuzman-fs8hh]

The real diet trust 3 years ago u were following me sir ..... don't for get that sir

[@adnaanraza558]

These macros are way off, especially sugar content

[@Mcdowells]

THAT SALT INTAKE

[@xNIKEGOLFx]

Sodium is beneficial do some current research

[@user-eo9ll2qm2h]

He’s naturally skinny so he can afford to eat like this

[@user-no3gh4sj8h]

No, it’s because he moves a lot.

[@ManMan762x39]

its because all college athletes on steroids

[@1Eashawty]

Naw if anything he needs to eat more

[@jackblack7797]

Throw some steaks up in that tryna bulk up you eating like you tryna stay lean

[@robbie5010]

Exactly ain no way he gon last in the nfl eating like a girl or sum shi

[@xNIKEGOLFx]

Bros built like a hooper

[@renea3307]

Why doses this remind me of Justin fields

[@milesdeep4004]

Fields cant throw thought

[@EthanC_09]

This kid is gonna be a stud, but he doesn’t know his nutrition lol. Washington will fix that. I expect him to be 225+ by week 1.

[@hakeemraji3751]

These macros are off

[@PSKYz419]

not nearly enough protein

[@darcyungaro8088]

feel like he needs more protein

[@christiancole5284]

no way that spaghetti with a few meatballs is almost 60 grams of protein

[@robbie5010]

😂😂😂

[@chickenwityamz]

This is qb 1. Chicago Bears bout to draft a bust over this guy. Im sad

[@fredygrillz]

Ghj

[@christianc2901]

this isn't a bulk lmao

[@perryj8850]

Busy schedule. Apparently doesn't have time to actually attend classes.

[@lucascaron4145]

lol oh no! what will he do without his degree??

[@maipantoon7823]

All the guys saying "he should be eating 8000 calories"😂 That's what you do if you're an amateur, who wants to get bigger at all costs, because you think it's going to help you get laid.........he's a pro athlete, and his livelihood depends on him being fast and super explosive. So when pro athletes bulk, they have to do it carefully and methodically. He wants to weigh 230 pounds, and remain super lean - not weigh 230 and be a muscly meathead. Lebron James is 280 and barely has any muscle on him. That's the aim

[@johnathanjenkins7631]

Still won't help the commanders lol

[@toms1245]

I eat more than him and I weigh 120lb..

[@intelligentfeminist254]

Is bro not gonna eat fruit or what? If he has a nutritionist they are terrible at their job

[@JrodsCreations8]

Kids do not follow this please 😂

[@robbie5010]

Anyone with common sense knows this is 🗑️ dude burns 3k Calories a day

[@robbie5010]

Nfl player eating grass and seeds

[@khristionlouvatin6874]

He is way too skinny for the nfl

[@FordFitness334]

They should’ve kept the redskins, commanders sound so corny

[@Ira.J712]

Bro definitely don't eat the bacon it's not healthy..

[@Blaine-]

my boy got a problem with the bacon but the honey buns cookie and ice cream got the go ahead 😂

[@Ira.J712]

@@Blaine- lol 😆

[@DennisNedry-eb9qh]

Who cares

[@toms1245]

looks really basic..

[@MiamiFigueroa]

No one cares what the #2 pick eats.

[@marcobreiten]

"all the energy I can get" for a sport with 11 minutes of game time. Lmao

[@Slagando]

The worst type of soccer fan

[@gunnercade7728]

Soccer players are malnourished twinks

[@DaisysPapa]

Watching a sport with less than 10 minutes of highlights out of the whole 90+ lmao

[@marcobreiten]

@@DaisysPapa watching a sport with 11 minutes of play and 3 hours of commercials

[@DaisysPapa]

@@marcobreiten 😂

[@brobiv2452]

What about steroids

[@VerdeBoy13]

what about shut ya ahhh up