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2026 Football Roster

1 Jaylen Jennings

  • Position Running Back
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 210
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Columbus, OH

Biography

2026 (Senior- UAPB):
Named Preseason First Team All-SWAC after a breakout 2025 season, entering the year as one of the top returning running backs in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). Jennings returns after leading the SWAC in rushing touchdowns (11) and ranking second in the conference in rushing yards (936).

2025 (Junior – UAPB):
Earned First Team All-SWAC honors after emerging as one of the conference's premier running backs. Led the SWAC in rushing touchdowns (11) while finishing second in the conference with 936 rushing yards. Appeared in all 11 games, averaging 85.1 rushing yards per game, while adding 15 receptions for 138 yards and 12 total touchdowns. Recorded four 100-yard rushing performances, including a season-high 173 yards and three touchdowns against Westgate. Also rushed for 148 yards against Lincoln (Calif.), 129 yards against Southern, and 101 yards against Alabama State, helping lead one of the SWAC's most balanced offenses.

2024 (Sophomore – East Mississippi C.C.):
Established himself as one of the nation's top junior college running backs at East Mississippi Community College. Rushed for 967 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 6.8 yards per carry, while adding 12 receptions for 113 yards and one touchdown. Earned First Team All-MACCC North Division honors and helped lead the Lions to another successful season before transferring to UAPB.

2023 (Freshman – East Mississippi C.C.):
Appeared in all 10 games, rushing for 585 yards and seven touchdowns while averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Added 12 receptions for 123 yards, showcasing his versatility as both a runner and receiver.

2022 (Freshman – Bowling Green):
Appeared in four games, preserving his redshirt season. Made his collegiate debut against Marshall and also saw action against Mississippi State, Toledo, and New Mexico State in the Quick Lane Bowl. Recorded 28 rushing yards against Mississippi State.

High School:
Graduated from Harvest Preparatory School in Canal Winchester, Ohio, where he was one of the state's most explosive offensive playmakers. As a senior, rushed for 1,202 yards in nine games, after totaling 1,623 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior. Earned First Team All-League, First Team All-District, All-Metro Special Mention, and All-Ohio Special Mention honors.
 

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Historical Player Information

  • 25

    2025Junior

    Running Back
    5'10" 210 lbs
    25
  • 1

    2026Senior

    Running Back
    5'10" 210 lbs
    1