Since putting together an impressive rookie campaign with the Washington Commanders, Jayden Daniels has become one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL today. Ahead of his sophomore season, Commanders owner Josh Harris showed exactly how much faith he has in his young quarterbacks.
Since he debuted roughly a year ago, the hype for Daniels has gone through the roof. Despite the relatively small sample size, many are already treating Daniels like he’s one of the best in the league. Now, on a path towards stardom, Harris made a massive investment in Daniels.
Washington Commanders Owner Josh Harris Invests Big On QB Jayden Daniels
This weekend, Fanatics held the largest sports convention in the world, “Fanatics Fest,” in New York City for the second straight year. There were plenty of notable names in attendance, including Harris and Daniels. Amid all the festivities, Harris managed to send the crowd into a frenzy with a massive purchase.
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris bought the Jayden Daniels Prizm Black Finite 1/1 for $500,000. This makes it the most expensive Jayden Daniels card sale ever. 🤯
Rothcards, the previous owner of the card, agreed to the deal during Trade Night at Fanatics Fest, also… pic.twitter.com/Cq2VrfZe5E
— Fanatics Collect (@FanaticsCollect) June 22, 2025
Harris stepped up and bought a rare one-of-one card of his prized quarterback, Daniels, for half a million dollars. Per Fanatics, it’s the largest sale of any card of his to date. Harris was the leader of the investment group that purchased the Commanders from Dan Snyder in 2023 for over $6 billion.
This added to his portfolio in the sports world. Harris also has ownership stakes in the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Seeing that the Commanders were just one win away from the Super Bowl last season, buying the franchise proved to be a good investment. His first big move was landing their new franchise quarterback, Daniels.
The Commanders drafted Daniels second overall in the 2024 NFL Draft after a horrid 4-13 season in 2023. It was a decision that very quickly altered the entire trajectory of the franchise. Daniels quickly took the league by storm and led Washington to its NFC Championship game appearance since 1992 in his first season in the league.
After his incredible rookie season, Daniels has set lofty expectations heading into his sophomore season, and the stakes have only gotten higher. After paying a massive amount for his card, Harris wants to see the value only increase because of his quarterback’s strong play.
Looking ahead to 2025, Daniels is a player many fans have their eyes on. He showed the potential to be a future superstar in the league in his first season. Now, he’s tasked with avoiding the infamous “sophomore slump.” The front office did its part to keep him from taking a step back, adding multiple new weapons around him to keep him on track.
Based on his recent purchase, Harris has complete confidence in Daniels to continue leading the charge for the franchise. Depending on how Daniel plays, Washington could certainly be in the conversation as one of this year’s Super Bowl legitimate contenders.