WATCH: Kansas QB Jalon Daniels announces return to Jayhawks in 2024 amid transfer speculation

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels emphatically shot down rumors of a transfer confirming a return to the Jayhawks program for the 2024 season in a video posted to social media Thursday. Daniels has been the topic of transfer rumors for a lot of the season after incomes Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year honors main into 2023. 

“I’ma be blunt: This season didn’t go as planned,” Daniels mentioned. “But life comes at your fast, and sometimes, that means your story is out of your control. I guess that means I have unfinished business. My dreams haven’t changed. My goals are still there and my vision of my future is clear. So you want something to talk about? I’m not done yet. And I’m not going anywhere. Rock Chalk.” 

Daniels has overlooked the majority of the 12 months with a again harm, simplest enjoying in 3 video games. He has no longer seemed since a 38-27 win over BYU on Sept. 23. He was once observed as doubtlessly the highest quarterback at the board if he had been to input the portal. 

One of the highest rumors surrounded USC, which haas been open to the theory of the use of the transfer portal to shore up its quarterback room must reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams depart for the NFL. Daniels is at the beginning from Southern California. 

The choice may be a vital win for Kansas trainer Lance Leipold, who is predicted to be amongst the most up to date names at the training carousel. Leipold signed a vital contract extension that may pay him greater than $40 million via 2029. Another faculty would even have to pay a buyout of $12.5 million to entice Leipold clear of Kansas prior to April 30, 2024. 

Daniels has been one of the most faces of Kansas’ resurgence underneath Leipold. After a 2-19 file in Daniels’ first two seasons, the Jayhawks have long gone 13-10 and reached the AP Top 25 in consecutive years. Daniels led this system to its first bowl sport since 2008. 

In 25 video games with the college, Daniels has finished 63.6% of his passes for 4,297 yards passing, 602 yards dashing and 44 general touchdowns.