Jaylon Joseph

2024: Selected to the Preseason All-Patriot League Team...saw action in all 12 games, making 11 starts at defensive tackle…collected 20 tackles and seven tackles for loss…managed one sack against Bucknell (11/2)...recorded his first collegiate interception which he returned for a pick-six against Marist (9/14)...recorded at least two tackles in five games. 2023: Finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, which is given to the top freshman in the FCS…named an All-Patriot League Second-Team selection and was the 12th player in Lafayette history to garner Patriot League Rookie of the Year status…named to the Stats Perform Freshman All-America Team…played in all 12 games, making 11 starts at defensive end in his rookie campaign…made 28 stops during the season for 5.5 TFL including seven games when he had three or more tackles…tallied four sacks, setting his opponents back 28 yards…had 10 quarterback hurries, including two against Bucknell (9/30) and Delaware (11/25)…named Patriot League Rookie of the Week (9/18) after recording three tackles, a half sack and a quarterback hurry against Columbia (9/16) during which Lafayette limited the Lions to 74 rushing yards…blocked a field goal against Colgate (11/4). AT NORTH SHORE: Played defensive end, outside linebacker and wide receiver in three varsity seasons…two-time all-district selection…finished senior season with 61 tackles, 13.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, 16 QB hurries an interception and a fumble recovery…helped lead team to a 15-1 mark and a Class 6A state championship game appearance…program won state titles in 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2021…honor roll student. Personal: Son of James Joseph and Janae Jackson…born 9/22/04.