In a recent poll among executives, coaches, and scouts, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was viewed as the fifth-best player at his position.

But that belief is confirmed in ESPN's new quarterback ranking list, which polls league executives, coaches and scouts to capture the pulse of QB caliber around the NFL. The top four was straightforward: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson. And there at No. 5: Jayden Daniels.

The Washington Commanders experienced one of the most remarkable turnarounds in NFL history last season. After a four-win effort in 2023, Washington revamped its organizational structure and won 12 games the following year.