Jayden York

As a Junior (2024) Started all 11 games played at tight end Caught five passes in four different games for 31 yards Caught a season-long 15 yards pass vs. #18/19 Iowa State (Sept. 28) 462 snaps played including 391 on offense 72.6 PFF pass-block grade ranked eighth among Big 12 tight ends Prior to Houston Spent four seasons at Texas Tech (2020-23) Appeared in 25 games 12 games played in 2023 170 special teams snaps; 89 offensive snaps in 2023 Started for Red Raiders at tight end at BYU (Oct. 21) Three receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown 19-yard TD reception in first quarter of season opener at Wyoming (Sept. 2) Appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams during 2022 133 special teams snaps; 19 offensive snaps in 2022 Appeared as tight end in four games Redshirted and did not see action during 2021 Did not see action as a true freshman in 2020 High School Prepped at Bowie High School in Austin Played both ways for the Bulldogs, lining up at defensive end Outstanding senior season featured 32 catches for 665 yards and 12 touchdowns First Team All-District 25-6A as a tight end Second Team All-District 25-6A at defensive end Personal Hobbies: fashion, photos, music and movies Previously played against Latrell McCutchin Sr. Dream job outside of football: marine biologist Something most people don’t know: hates spaghetti Hidden talent: volleyball Chose UH because of Head Strength Coach Kurt Hester One word to describe himself on the field: physical If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: alfredo chicken Biggest motivation for working hard: his family; prove it to himself Highlight of life thus far: college experience, nieces and nephews looking up to him Best advice: start investing now; pay yourself before you pay other Sports hero: Adrian Peterson – favorite running back growing up Most memorable athletic feat: first touchdown in 2023 Unique fact: used to play basketball more than football