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Jay'Den Birch
RB · #8 ·
Transfer
Height5'10"
Weight215 lbs
Est. eligibility1 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
RosteredJay'Den Birch (RB) officially entered the transfer portal
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Last updatedOct 27, 2026, 1:39 PM
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Background
Spent four seasons at Gannon University in Erie, Pa., where he lettered four years with the Golden Knights. Transfers to West Liberty to use his final season of eligibility while pursuing his MBA. Played at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Fla., under head coach Josh Smithers. Jayden is the son of Capricia and Deandre Birch and has one younger brother, Damier. He is pursuing his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at West Liberty.
Hometown
🏴Lakewood Ranch, FL
High schoolRiverview
Scholarship--
Career path
- TransferredAnnounced · Feb 4, 2026Jay'Den Birch (RB) officially transferred from Gannon University to West Liberty University
- EnteredPortal · 1/7/26, 9:16 AMJay'Den Birch (RB) officially entered the transfer portal · from Gannon University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | West Liberty University | 3 | -- | -- | Low | 11 | 2.0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Gannon University | 8 | 0 | -- | Low | 6 | 6.0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Gannon University | 9 | 3 | -- | Low | 45 | 3.2 | 143 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 0 |
| 2023 | Gannon University | 7 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | 27 | -- | -- | Low | 62 | 3.2 | 201 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026