Jaylen Bentley

2025-26: Played in 12 games … Saw action on 136 plays (93 defense, 43 special teams) … Tallied nine tackles on the season … Played two snaps on special teams at Fresno State … Had two tackles at USC … Was in for 32 defensive snaps in the win over Maine … Played five snaps on defense at James Madison … Was in for three plays on special teams against Southern Miss … Played seven snaps on special teams in the win over Georgia State … Recorded six tackles at Arkansas State … Was in for a pair of snaps in the win over Coastal Carolina … Played 28 total snaps against Old Dominion … Had a tackle in the win at Marshall … Was in for 22 defensive snaps and three on special teams in the Birmingham Bowl win over App State. 2024-25: Played in five games and was able to redshirt … Saw action on 29 plays (seven defense, 22 special teams) … Had three tackles … Made his collegiate debut in the win over Marshall, playing two snaps on special teams … Was in for five snaps in the win over James Madison and four at Old Dominion … Had a tackle in the win at Coastal Carolina … Had two tackles against Sam Houston in the New Orleans Bowl. HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Shelton Felton at Valdosta High … A first-team all-region selection as both a senior and junior … Had 58 tackles, including 12 for loss 3.0 three sacks, along with six quarterback hurries and an interception as a senior … Rated the No. 204 safety in the country and the No. 216 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Ranked No. 178 safety in the country and No. 198 in the state of Georgia by On3. PERSONAL: Born Jaylen Tyrek Bentley on November 30 in Valdosta, GA … Son of Michael and Calandra Bentley. MAJOR: Undeclared