KU Jayhawks QB Jalon Daniels signs post-NFL Draft deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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- Jalon Daniels signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
- Daniels visited the Bucs, Patriots and Saints and met with Chiefs personnel this spring.
- Daniels finished 2025 with 2,531 passing yards, 22 TDs, seven INTs and 404 rushing yards.
Former University of Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, his agent Aaron Henderson confirmed to The Star.
Daniels had multiple top-30 visits this spring but was not selected during the 2026 NFL Draft, which concluded on Saturday. The Jayhawks had two players drafted: offensive linemen Enrique Cruz Jr. (San Francisco 49ers) and wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson (Seattle Seahawks).
One of Daniels’ visits was to the Bucs, but he also made visits to the New England Patriots and the New Orleans Saints. He’d met with members of the Chiefs’ front office and coaching staff for several hours as well, a source told The Star.
Daniels played six years for Kansas. He was the face of KU football’s turnaround, leading the program to its first bowl since 2008 with his stellar play in 2022.
The seasons that followed for Daniels were not as productive. He dealt with several injuries and finished the 2025 season with 2,531 passing yards, 22 touchdowns through the air and seven interceptions. He also had 404 rushing yards and four rushing TDs.
This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 6:32 PM.
