LSU coach Brian Kelly said Jayden Daniels is the best quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft.

During an interview with The Herd with Colin Cowherd, Kelly was adamant about his former quarterback’s ability on the next level.

“If he was a poor decision-maker, if he was sloppy with the football, if he couldn’t walk into an NFL locker room and lead the guys, then those are the things that leave you not getting any sleep,” Kelly said. “He can put on weight. Those are small concerns. He is a flat-out playmaker. He’ll change the look of your franchise, and that’s why I believe he’s the best QB in the draft.”

Daniels, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, complete 72 percent of his passes last season for the Tigers en route to 50 touchdowns.

“In his first year where he struggled at times, he was the same guy each and every week. This is a guy who can handle the ups and downs of it,” Kelly of Daniels, who threw for more than 2,900 passing yards in 2022.

Quarterbacks could go with the top three picks for the fourth time ever with Chicago, Washington and New England all sorely in need of a passer who can turn the fortunes of a franchise. This draft could break a record with four quarterbacks possibly going in the top nine picks.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.