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Jaylen McClain
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Jaylen McClain

DB (S) · #8 ·
Height6'0"
Weight201 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
High
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeOS
Last updatedNov 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Background

Ohio State Overview • Jaylen played in 15 games for the 2024 CFP national champions and he is among the leaders for additional playing time and starting roles in the secondary in 2025 • He totalled 15 tackles, including one tackle-for-loss • He also had one pass break-up in 2024 • He played 110 snaps on defense as a true freshman and was also a valuable player on special teams with 213 special teams plays • He is an OSU Scholar-Athlete who is majoring in sport industry Honors & Awards 2023: OSU Scholar-Athlete More on Jaylen • Jaylen was a part of the 2024 Ohio State recruiting class • He enrolled in classes in January 2024 • Jaylen was one of the top players in the state of New Jersey, checking in at No. 3 by On3 with a four-star designation • Totaled 126 tackles with three fumble recoveries, one blocked punt and one blocked field goal to earn first team all-conference and all-state honors in 2023 • Had 83 tackles and an interception during his junior season in 2022 • Also played wide receiver for Seton Hall Prep and was a member of the track and field team • Parents are Syreeta and Maurice McClain

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁮󠁪󠁿Rahway, NJ
High schoolSeton Hall Prep
Scholarship--
Career path
  • SignedUnknown · Sep 30, 2026
    Jaylen McClain (DB) signed with an agency
  • Enrolled
    Jaylen McClain (DB) enrolled at The Ohio State University · from the season record
Career stats
YRSCHOOLGPGSDEF SNAPSPRODPBUPDEFINTTACKSOLO
2026
The Ohio State University
99486Elite0424121
2025
The Ohio State University
1313542High3305342
2024
The Ohio State University
15111Med.110158
Career37231,039High48210971
Injury history
Academics and references

Profile last updated Nov 8, 2026