Hey, even if you’re one of the star NFL quarterbacks, no one can save you from mom’s inevitable discipline lessons and teachings! That’s exactly what happened with Jayden Daniels during one of the March Madness games when his mom was also in attendance. But before we dive into what went down between Jayden Daniels, his mom, and JuJu Watkins yesterday, let’s check out how the Washington Commanders quarterback has been showing up to support USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins!
As y’all know, the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is in full swing, and the world is watching the future NBA and WNBA stars in action. But like many others, the Washington Commanders quarterback found himself courtside at March Madness, watching Mississippi State take on the USC Trojans at Galen Center. However, his presence quickly took a backseat when the South Carolina Trojans’ star suffered an injury just five minutes into the game. JuJu bent her right knee while her leg was planted on the court, resulting in a non-contact injury that had her carried off the floor. Despite her absence for the rest of the game, the South Cal girls still dominated, securing a 96-59 victory.
Jayden Daniels in the building to watch JuJu Watkins and the Trojans pic.twitter.com/VXmdnbyI9P
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) March 25, 2025
Word on the street is that JD has been attending USC Trojans games to support his rumored girlfriend, JuJu Watkins. But how did all this buzz even start? If we rewind to 2023, Daniels attended multiple USC Trojans games and even showed up at a February 2025 matchup to support JuJu Smith. The connection goes both ways—during the 2024 NFL season, the 20-year-old basketball star watched Washington Commanders games as well. Adding more fuel to the fire, after the South Carolina Trojans’ win over UNC Greensboro on March 22, JuJu sat next to Daniels while he casually hung out in the stands.
After that courtside moment, social media went wild! And maybe, just maybe, that’s what triggered Jayden Daniels’ mom, Regina Jackson, to step in and separate the two. The whole thing was absolutely hilarious—JD’s mom was not about to let JuJu enjoy the game while cozying up to her son! Curious about what exactly happened between the three of them? Let’s dive in!
Jayden Daniels’ mom has no chill!
After JuJu Watkins’ first-round NCAA tournament win over UNC Greensboro, she sat next to Jayden Daniels. But as soon as their faces popped up on the big screen, JD’s mom stole the show—literally—by inserting herself right between them. It was a hilarious moment, but it only added fuel to the rumors that the two young stars might be dating. In fact, Daniels’ reaction on TV was enough to send social media into a frenzy, making fans even more convinced that something was going on between them.
We can’t confirm if they’re actually dating, but in that viral video from March 23, people saw JuJu and Jayden chatting and laughing, their smiles beaming. However, JD5’s mom found this unamusing. And if you ask Regina Jackson what concerns her most about Jayden’s stardom and NFL career, her answer would be simple: Girls.
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She has actually voiced this concern before in an Amazon Prime documentary. She’s convinced that some girls will only go after Daniels for his money, fame, and status. In the documentary, she said, “Some girl out here, she’s got a Jayden Daniels wall, and her mama says, ‘Hey, honey, you’re going to be the one to get ‘em.’ And I know that sounds crazy, but I guarantee there’s someone who’s trying to get their hooks into Jayden Daniels.” And you know what’s even funnier? Jayden himself has acknowledged his mom’s protective nature! In that same Amazon Prime documentary, when asked about it, he laughed and said, “Nothing gets past my mama. She reads people, and she doesn’t want to put people around me that she doesn’t feel will benefit me.”
So, maybe that’s why Jayden and JuJu couldn’t help but laugh when Regina Jackson pulled her stunt on live TV! Now, the real question is—are they actually dating, or is this just a case of two friends caught up in the rumor mill? Guess we’ll just have to wait and see!
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