Jayden Daniels’ biggest supporter has been with him from the beginning. Shortly after winning the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year award on February 6, the 24-year-old Washington Commanders quarterback spoke with PEOPLE from SiriusXM at Media Row about the highlights of his first season. He recalled the “dynamic” home game against the Atlanta Falcons for a spot in the playoffs in front of a packed Northwest Stadium.

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The Commanders fan community also enthusiastically voted for Daniels for rookie of the year, with the athlete calling them “the best fans in the NFL.” But his No. 1 fan is someone close to him: his mother and manager, Regina Jackson. Even before becoming a professional footballer, Daniels emphasized the role of Regina and the support of father Javon in his success. On The Pivot Podcast in December 2023, while he was still with the Louisiana State University Tigers, Daniels said, “I’m extremely grateful for everything they’ve done for me.” The second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft finished his debut season with record points for a rookie quarterback, including the most points per game. He led the Commanders to their first postseason victory in nearly two decades, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions before losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship.