Kansas QB Jalon Daniels Shows Off “New Chain” At Big 12 Media Day That Plays His Highlights
In a poll among media members who cover the league, Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels was chosen as the Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year.
For the first time ever, Daniels of Kansas was selected preseason offensive player of the year.
Kansas QB Jalon Daniels Shows Off “New Chain” At Big 12 Media Day That Plays His Highlights
The starting quarterback for Kansas arrived in Arlington, Texas, wearing a significant amount of jewelry.
Players have traditionally used media days, regardless of the conference, as an occasion to flaunt their flair and best outfits.
The key players are also those who will speak on behalf of their program at media days.
Here’s Kansas QB Jalon Daniels’ chain, which is an embedded Apple Watch face that plays his highlights on repeat.
His dad spotted it at a restaurant in LA, sent him a video of it playing highlights and Daniels wanted it. pic.twitter.com/9pgAPAmZwa
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) July 12, 2023
The quarterback is the most significant player in college football, representing the team during media days and earning the highest salary.
Last season, Jalon Daniels achieved just that as he led Kansas to its first bowl appearance since 2008. The rising senior came at AT&T Stadium with his satin suit and tie atop a pricey, diamond-encrusted cuban link chain.
Even while the chain alone would have been amazing, Daniels took it a step farther. A television screen necklace that aired his highlights repeatedly hung at the end of the chain.
Drip level: elite 💧@JalonDaniels6 is wearing his highlights today pic.twitter.com/cygQnnzIwc
— Kansas Football (@KU_Football) July 12, 2023
Daniels explained his reasoning for wearing the jewelry in a straightforward manner.
Daniels was heard saying, “Got a nice little Cuban link chain right here man,” in a video posted to the Kansas football Twitter account. “We got the piece playing the highlights because, honestly, if it wasn’t for me making a few of these plays on here, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today. Just a reminder everywhere I’m walking around, this is what I do. I like to play football. I like to play quarterback and score touchdowns.”
Jalon Daniels with the iced out Apple Watch that plays his highlights is the best thing you’ll see at #Big12FB Media Day ❄️
(🎥: @BHanni)
pic.twitter.com/keWWFKLbjx— Rock Chalk (@gorockchalk) July 12, 2023
Daniels guided Kansas (6-7, 3-6 Big 12) to its first bowl participation in 14 years last year, where they lost to Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl 55-53 after three overtimes.
Daniels passed for 2,014 yards, 18 touchdowns, and four interceptions in nine games while also rushing for 425 yards and seven additional scores. After the 2022 season, Daniels received second team All-Big 12 recognition.
Kansas QB Jalon Daniels has a $50k chain with an Apple Watch that shows his highlights 👀 pic.twitter.com/qt0NxYjIZE
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) July 13, 2023
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