Jalon Daniels: Bucs' Pocket-First QB

0:00On April 28, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beefed up their quarterback room by signing Jeylon Daniels from Kansas as an undrafted free agent right after. The draft. Longtime analyst Greg Colcelle broke it down, calling him an athletic guy who shines most when he's planted in the pocket, not scrambling everywhere. That pocket-first style lines up perfect for how offenses work at the pro level, where structure comes before freelancing, Daniels proved it on the field, staying efficient without forcing big risks. Over six seasons with the Jeyhawks, he showed real growth like in 2022 when he hit 65.8% of his passes for two. 2014 yards, 18 touchdowns, and just four picks. Last year, he threw for 2,454 yards at 8.2 per attempt, and this season it was 2,500, 31 yards, 22 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Colcelle sees this as the exact profile Tampa wants in a young quarterback mobile, enough

1:00but smart in the pocket, good at running the offense, and avoiding turnovers. For an undrafted guy, it opens doors to fight for a backup spot while he keeps sharpening his game. Keep an eye on Daniels and Camp. He could turn into that reliable, deaf piece the Buccaneer behind the scenes. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.