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Jayden Daniels was spotted leaving a birthday celebration with USC basketball star JuJu Watkins, igniting speculation of a potential relationship.
The viral clip, recorded during Watkins’ high-profile birthday bash earlier this week, shows the pair walking out together, instantly triggering a wave of online reactions.
JuJu Watkins, the breakout face of women’s college basketball, hosted a celebration that drew friends, teammates, and family. On her special day, she could even be seen on the microphone singing along to a song.
Daniels and Watkins were also seen laughing together throughout the clip.
TRENDING: #Commanders star QB Jayden Daniels walked out with USC superstar basketball player JuJu Watkins at her massive birthday party this week.
Many friends and family were in attendance.
pic.twitter.com/izdx8eR1u6— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) July 17, 2025
The pairing of two of the most followed young athletes was enough to stir interest well beyond sports fans.
Jayden Daniels is coming off a tremendous rookie season. He passed for 3,568 yards in the 2024 regular season. He also threw 25 touchdowns and had nine interceptions.
Daniels also set a rookie record with 891 rushing yards, which helped the Commanders reach the NFC Championship game.
USC star JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending torn ACL in her right knee during the NCAA Tournament second-round game against Mississippi State, and she required surgery.
“He got away from his mom, who probably had him on a wire! 🤣🤣🤣,” one person said.
He got away from his mom, who probably had him on a wire! 🤣🤣🤣
— Elena Carver (@CarverElen86394) July 17, 2025
“Bro escaped from his moms grip, she prolly made him wear a wire 🤣🤣🤣,” a second person stated.
Bro escaped from his moms grip, she prolly made him wear a wire 🤣🤣🤣
— TheUrbanCEO (@TyronMcDaniel) July 17, 2025
“Surprised Ma Dukes wasn’t there,” a third person added of Jayden Daniels’ mother.
Surprised Ma Dukes wasn’t there
— Rank It 4 Me Sports (@rankit4mesports) July 17, 2025
“Is mom in the background?” a fourth person asked.
Is mom in the background
— D_Swizz (@D_Swizz94) July 17, 2025
“JuJu fine as hell… they seem like a good match…. and Jadens Mom gone be making sure her son is not taken advantage of…. and im not mad at her for that….it is a lil extra but JuJu knows shes just making sure hes making the right choices to protect his future…,” a fifth fan wrote.
JuJu fine as hell… they seem like a good match…. and Jadens Mom gone be making sure her son is not taken advantage of…. and im not mad at her for that….it is a lil extra but JuJu knows shes just making sure hes making the right choices to protect his future…
— Styngray (@StyngrayChosen) July 17, 2025
“I know his moms is shakin,” a final fan...
