Daniel spent four years in pro scouting with the New York Jets and brings vast experience scouting pro and college talent. Daniel has appeared in many major publications, including the New York Times and USA Today. Author of Whatever it Takes, the true story of a fan making it into the NFL, which was published in 2013. He has appeared on podcasts around the world breaking down and analyzing the NFL. Currently writes for SI All Lions.
You can contact Daniel at whateverittakesbook@gmail.com
This former New York Jets scout speaks with Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Darnell Wright, a top first round prospect ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft
This former New York Jets scout revisits all NFL draft picks made by general manager Joe Douglas since 2020 NFL Draft, grading each selection in a report card
This former New York Jets scout believes the Jets should select North Dakota State University offensive tackle Cody Mauch in first round of 2023 NFL Draft
This former New York Jets scout explains in a scouting report how the Jets can win the Super Bowl next season, revealing what needs to change this offseason
This New York Jets scout breaks down what Rookie of the Year winners Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson showed on college game film before the 2022 NFL Draft
Former New York Jets scout evaluates Maryland offensive tackle Jaelyn Duncan, explaining why the Jets should pick the offensive lineman in the 2023 NFL Draft
The New York Jets should avoid these top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, like Kentucky QB Will Levis and Alabama edge Will Anderson, says this former NFL scout
New York Jets should add a mobile quarterback like Taylor Heinicke, Tyler Huntley or NFL Draft prospect Malik Cunningham, not Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers
This former New York Jets scout evaluates Northwestern LT Peter Skoronski, answering if the Jets should pick the offensive lineman in the 2023 NFL Draft
New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson should change positions and become a linebacker next season to avoid becoming a bust, says this former NFL scout
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers won't be traded to the New York Jets this offseason because of the Jets offensive line, salary cap and NFL draft capital
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