Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann (5) Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK

LSU lands potential Jayden Daniels replacement in former Vanderbilt QB

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated 12/18/23

With Heisman-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels heading off to the NFL, LSU head coach Brian Kelly will have plenty of work to do this offseason to replace him.

The good news for the Tigers is that redshirt sophomore quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who is expected to start in LSU's ReliaQuest Bowl game against Wisconsin, is expected to be on the roster as a potential replacement in 2024.

The Tigers also just landed another intriguing option for the quarterback room next season. According to Shea Dixon of On3, LSU has landed a transfer commitment from former Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann.

BREAKING: #LSU has landed Vanderbilt transfer QB AJ Swann.

The Tigers beat out South Carolina + others. Swann spent two years in Nashville and made double-digit starts.

Garrett Nussmeier, Rickie Collins, Colin Hurley and Swann is the QB room for 2024.https://t.co/5fiIpKCB1H pic.twitter.com/wFlarvCXJI
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) December 18, 2023

As Dixon alluded to, Swann will enter a quarterback room that features the aforementioned Nussmeier as well as redshirt freshman Rickie Collins and 2024 four-star quarterback recruit Colin Hurley.

“Coach Kelly is chasing the Natty and I want to be a part of the reason we win it! Geaux Tigers!" Swann told Hayes Fawcett.

BREAKING: Former Vanderbilt QB AJ Swann has Committed to LSU, he tells @on3sports

The 6’3 225 QB totaled over 2,700 yards & 22 TDs in his 2 years at Vanderbilt

“Coach Kelly is chasing the Natty and I want to be a part of the reason we win it! Geaux Tigers!”… pic.twitter.com/XmJKva1opY
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 18, 2023