A year ago, the Washington Commanders came to the NFL combine starting a rebuild under the new regime of general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. A year later, the Commanders return fresh off an appearance in the NFC championship game and looking for players to add to a team that has launched itself into Super Bowl contention.

Following a historic rookie campaign, Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will no doubt look to get back into the mix in the NFL playoffs next season. The quick and unexpected franchise turnaround comes as the poised Daniels navigated NFL defenses like a veteran quarterback.

Daniels, who played a key role in reinvigorating the franchise, is the first Washington player to earn the honor since Robert Griffin III after the 2012 season.