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Despite rumors, Jayden Daniels and JuJu Watkins do not appear to be dating.
There has been plenty of speculation that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is dating USC basketball star JuJu Watkins, but there are no indications the two are more than just friends. Daniels has been a frequent guest at Watkins’ basketball games.
The Commanders star was also spotted at Watkins’ birthday party over the offseason. Daniels went viral on social media for wearing a T-shirt featuring Watkins face.
Some fans have attempted to squash the rumors citing unfounded claims that the two athletes are cousins. This claim does not appear to be factual, despite some fascinating threads on Reddit.
Even Google’s AI overview seems to have been duped by an old social media post spreading rumors that Daniels is related to Watkins.
Here’s what you need to know about Daniels and Watkins.
The Rumors That Jayden Daniels & JuJu Watkins Are Cousins Appears To Be Unfounded
What we do know is that Daniels and Watkins share a friendship with the Commanders quarterback showing an appreciation for the hooper’s game. There are no signs that the two are romantically involved despite the friendship.
Watkins was indirectly asked about Daniels during a surprise airport interview with TMZ. The highly touted WNBA prospect declined to comment on the question.
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