Daniels Continues to Lead and Earn Respect at Florida State
After taking a hit to his confidence early in his career and this past spring, Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels has gained that confidence back during fall camp and it has shown in his play through 12 days of camp practice.
Ashton Daniels, the Florida State quarterback, has been steadily building his reputation and earning the respect of his teammates. Despite never leading a winning team during his time at Stanford, Daniels transferred to Auburn and served as the backup to Jackson Arnold, who finished the season with a 5-7 record. Daniels did not have a prominent role at Auburn, as evidenced by Arnold's performance, but he remained a key contributor.
In his fifth year of college football, Daniels has been focusing on honing his execution, fundamentals, and reducing mistakes, all while striving to grow as a leader. Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell has noted that Daniels has embraced the expectations and is playing at a high level. Daniels displayed his leadership during the season, particularly in high-stakes games.
Against No. 15 Vanderbilt, he completed 70.5% of his passes for 353 yards and scored two touchdowns, leading the Commodores to a 45-38 victory. In the Iron Bowl, Daniels recorded 367 total yards (259 passing, 108 rushing), adding one touchdown and one interception as Alabama defeated Auburn 27-20. Daniels' confidence has been a crucial factor in his development, and he has worked to overcome the self-doubt that plagued him during spring practice.
As Florida State prepares to face New Mexico State on August 29, Daniels will have the opportunity to showcase his growth and leadership skills on the field.
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