It was supposed to be a chill dinner date. But when new NFL star Jayden Daniels was spotted out in Miami, fans weren’t talking about his outfit, his date, or even his moves because sitting right next to him was his mom, Regina Jackson. Yep, the internet exploded after footage surfaced showing Daniels’ mom third-wheeling the evening like it was her full-time job.
From hiding from paparazzi to sparking a full-blown debate online, this moment turned viral real fast.
Jayden Daniels' Miami dinner date turns viral when fans spot an unexpected guest in the car
Fresh off being drafted by the Washington Commanders as the No. 2 overall pick, Jayden Daniels flew to Miami for what looked like a low-key evening out. But in a now-viral clip, fans quickly noticed someone very familiar sitting beside him, his mother. Regina Jackson wasn’t just in the vicinity; she was right there, in the car, seemingly joining what was meant to be a private moment between Daniels and his date.
To make it even funnier, she appeared to try ducking away from paparazzi cameras, but by then, it was too late, the internet had already seen everything.
Social media reacts to Daniels’ mom “third-wheeling” his date and it’s hilarious
As the clip started making rounds, fans couldn’t stop posting about it. Some were confused, others entertained, and a few just straight-up speechless.
Whether they found it adorable or awkward, fans had a lot to say and memes are flying in faster than a postgame interview.
Regina Jackson has always been part of Jayden’s spotlight and it’s not the first viral moment
This isn’t her first rodeo in the limelight. Regina Jackson has been a prominent presence throughout Jayden’s college football journey, often seen cheering him on at LSU and earlier during his Arizona State days. She previously went viral when she sat between Jayden and USC basketball star JuJu Watkins during March Madness, causing another mini frenzy online.
Safe to say, she’s been right by his side every step of the way, even during date night.
Now the bigger debate has begun: is this just a supportive mom looking out for her son in a new city, or did she cross the line into “overprotective” territory? Some compared her to
Kris Jenner or even LaVar Ball, dubbing her a potential “momager in the making.”
While some defended her presence (“She raised a QB, let her live”), others joked that it might be time for Regina to let Jayden live a little on his own.
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