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Buccaneers Hosting Intriguing QB Prospect For Top 30 Visit
Kansas QB Jalon Daniels to meet with Tampa Bay as they evaluate quarterback options.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:43pm
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The Buccaneers' evaluation of the versatile but inconsistent Kansas QB Jalon Daniels could uncover a hidden gem or a risky prospect.Tampa TodayThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are using one of their Top 30 pre-draft visits to meet with Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, a polarizing prospect with an intriguing skill set but an inconsistent college career. Despite having Baker Mayfield and Jake Browning already on the roster, the Bucs are doing their due diligence on Daniels, who has also met with several other NFL teams this offseason.
Why it matters
Quarterback is the most important position in football, and the Buccaneers are wise to always be evaluating options even when they seem set at the position. Daniels is an intriguing prospect with a high ceiling but also significant question marks, making this Top 30 visit an opportunity for Tampa Bay to get an up-close look at his potential.
The details
Daniels, a six-year senior at Kansas, has amassed 9,282 passing yards, 67 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions in his college career. He's also a threat as a runner, with 1,451 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. Daniels had a strong 2022 season, but a back injury limited him to just three games in 2023, and he struggled with accuracy and decision-making in 2024 before bouncing back in 2025. Despite the inconsistencies, his combination of arm talent and mobility has intrigued several NFL teams, including the Buccaneers, who are using one of their 30 pre-draft visits to get a closer look.
- Daniels visited the New England Patriots on Friday, April 12, 2026.
- Daniels is meeting with the Buccaneers for a Top 30 visit on Monday, April 14, 2026.
The players
Baker Mayfield
The starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jake Browning
The backup quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jalon Daniels
A quarterback prospect from the University of Kansas who is meeting with the Buccaneers for a Top 30 pre-draft visit.
Jason Licht
The general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What they’re saying
“After visiting the Patriots on Friday, Kansas QB Jalon Daniels is in Tampa today for a Top 30 visit with the Bucs, per source. The 6'1, 219 lb Daniels also had private workouts with the Saints, Bills, Chargers, and Chiefs earlier this spring.”
— Jordan Schultz, NFL Insider
What’s next
The Buccaneers will have the opportunity to evaluate Daniels in person during the Top 30 visit and determine if he is a potential fit for their quarterback room, either as a developmental prospect or someone who could challenge for the backup job behind Baker Mayfield.
The takeaway
The Buccaneers are being proactive in their quarterback evaluation, even with Mayfield and Browning already on the roster. Daniels is an intriguing prospect with a high ceiling but also significant question marks, making this Top 30 visit a chance for Tampa Bay to get a closer look and determine if he could be a potential fit for their future plans at the position.
