Jayden Williams

REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2024, AT FAU) Voted as one of the team's four co-captains Appeared in six games for the Owls Added 26 tackles to his career-stat sheet, including 13 solo and 13 assisted tackles Snagged two interceptions at UTSA on Oct. 19, 2024, which he converted for 68 return yards REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2023, AT FAU) Saw action in eight games Earned 34 tackles on the campaign, including 21 solo tackles Started alongside special teams at Clemson on Sept. 16, 2023, and was credited with a quarterback hurry Reeled in his first career interception in the Owls' 20-17 win over Tulsa on Oct. 7, 2023 In that game, Williams also recorded a season-high six tackles, including four solo tackles REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2022, AT FAU) Played in 11 games for the Owls Recorded his first career sack in the season opener against Charlotte on Aug. 27, 2022, for a loss of six yards. He also added five tackles that game Tallied 40 tackles on the season, including an impressive 24 solo tackles Posted double-digit tackles at Ohio on Sept. 3, 2022, including six solo and six assisted tackles Logged another double-digit tackle night just two games later against UCF on Sept. 17, 2022, where he recorded eight solo and two assisted tackles Registered four pass break-ups, two of those coming in the Owls' 52-7 win over FIU in the Shula Bowl FRESHMAN (2021, AT FAU) Appeared in four games, earning a redshirt for the season Tallied 11 tackles, including seven solo tackles Made his collegiate debut against Charlotte on Oct. 21, 2021, where he logged one solo tackle and two tackle assists HIGH SCHOOL Ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports Three-time varsity player at Bloomingdale High School in Valrico, Fla. As a senior, he posted 33 tackles and led the team with three interceptions, returning one for a score Totaled 480 all-purpose yards, with the majority coming as a fantastic punt returner Had two punt return scores and averaged 18.3 yards per return Offensively, had a carry for 52 yards and four catches for 80 yards As a junior, had 42 total tackles, two picks, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown Of those 42 tackles, he recorded 15 with a fumble recovery and During his sophomore campaign, he blocked a field goal and logged a 43-yard touchdown reception Was a dual-sport athlete, also playing basketball for Bloomingdale