Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has capped off an incredible first year in the NFL by being named the league’s Rookie of the Year for the 2024 season.

“I want to thank my family and friends for their love and support,” said Daniels, who recorded the highest completion percentage by a qualified rookie quarterback ever, the most rushing yards by a rookie quarterback in NFL history and the fourth-highest passer rating by a qualified rookie quarterback all-time. “I also want to thank my coaches and teammates. I would not be able to accept this award without you.”

Daniels led all qualifying rookie quarterbacks in passer rating (100.1), completion percentage (69.0), rushing yards (891) and rushing touchdowns (six), and ranked second in passing yards (3,568) and touchdown passes (25). He also started — and won — 14 games this season, tied with Ben Roethlisberger for the most wins by a rookie quarterback, including the postseason, in NFL history. He becomes the fourth rookie quarterback all-time to start and win multiple playoff games, joining Joe Flacco (2008 with Baltimore), Brock Purdy (2022 with San Francisco) and Mark Sanchez (2009 with the New York Jets).

Daniels was one of six finalists nominated the award, selected for their outstanding performances this season. Each week, six nominees were chosen for the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Week and fans voted for the winner on NFL.com. Those results were used to help determine the finalists. Daniels came out on top 11 times during the season.

“Thank you to all the fans who took the time to vote for me all season, it is truly a privilege to play for you and I can’t wait to see everyone again in 2025!”