The Arizona State Sun Devils are disassociating with the mother of former Arizona State (and future NFL) quarterback Jayden Daniels after an NCAA probe found she allegedly paid for potential recruits’ flights and lodging during a no-contact period, according to multiple reports.
The NCAA Infractions Committee ruled against Arizona State, finding that the school violated the Covid-19 no-visit period with over 30 recruits, according to a 247sports.com report Tuesday. As part of their negotiated resolution with the Infractions Committee, the Sun Devils agreed to a five-year dissociation with Regina Jackson, mother of Heisman-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels, CBS Sports also reported.
Jackson is accused of paying for the flights and lodging of multiple recruits who allegedly visited the school during the no-contact period. (RELATED: Justice Is Served! Reggie Bush Is Getting His Heisman Back)
Daniels, who sportsbooks project to be selected second overall in Thursday’s NFL Draft, was Arizona State’s quarterback from 2019 to 2021. He transferred to LSU for the 2022 season and won the Heisman Trophy last season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 09: Quarterback Jayden Daniels of the LSU Tigers and his parents pose with The Heisman Memorial Trophy at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on December 09, 2023 in New York City. Sarah Stier/Getty Images
“The school’s acceptance of responsibility and decision to self-impose meaningful core penalties is a model for all schools to follow and is consistent with the expectations of the NCAA’s infractions program,” NCAA Committee on Infractions chief hearing officer Jason Leonard said, according to CBS Sports.
The Daily Caller reached out to Jackson and representatives for Daniels but did not hear back by time of publication.