Jayshon Platt

Redshirt Junior (2025) Returned five kicks for a total of 134 yards, his longest was a 35-yarder versus Maryland. He was also targeted five times Led the team with five receptions and 56 yards, with a score, in the Owls' 56-14 win over FAMU and added a 16-yard run in the game as well as a 23-yard kick return for a total of 95 all purpose yards Collected five receptions for a total of 90 yards and added three kick returns for a total of 71 yards versus FIU Recorded a 10-yard carry and collected nine of the 15 passes thrown his way for 101 yards versus Memphis and ended the night with 128 all-purpose yards following two kick returns for a total of 20 yards Recorded two receptions for a total of six yards and was the primary kick returner, but given nothing he could return in the Owls' 27-21 win over Rice Tallied 203 yards as a Swiss Army knife with 119 kick return yards (4 attempts), 74 receiving yards (2 receptions, including one TD) and 10 yards rushing (on one carry) in the Owls' 53-33 win over UAB Held to 23 yards and three receptions versus No. 19 South Florida while also being limited in kick return opportunities, with two for a total of 50 yards Gathered a team-leading 202 all-purpose yards versus an undefeated Navy with five receptions for 121 yards and a score, his longest for 44 yards, and 81 yards four kick returns Collected five receptions for a total of 114 yards, including a 40-yard sideline hugging score, in the Owls' 40-21 win over Tulsa Collected three passes including one for a score and a total of 22 yards at Tulane Recorded five receptions for a total of 74 receiving yards and added another 39 kick-return yards versus UConn Versus ECU, had 39 yards on two receptions and added two kick returns for a total of 76 yards, including a long of 53 yards, for 115 all-purpose yards Named as a PFSN College third team honoree Junior (2024) Collected two receptions, including a 10-yard touchdown reception at Michigan State Recorded a six-yard reception versus Army Had an 11-yard reception in the Owls' Shula Bowl victory over FIU Started his fourth game of the season and was targeted once at UConn Sophomore (2023) Appeared in the season-opening win over Monmouth Saw action in the Owls' Ohio contest Collected his first reception of the young season, a two-yarder, and worked with special teams versus Clemson Recorded a special team tackle in the Owls' win over Tulsa Was a part of the Owls' 56-14 AAC victory at USF Worked with special teams and recorded a 29-yard kick return in the Owls' victory at Charlotte Saw action in the Owls UAB contest Continued to see special teams action and added a five-yard catch versus Rice Freshman (2022) Recorded a 14-yard reception, his first collegiate reception, and added a 24-yard kick return in the Owls' 43-13 season-opening win over Charlotte Had a 19-yard kick return versus Ohio Tallied his first multiple reception night with two catches for a total of 12 yards versus Southeastern Louisiana and added two punt returns for a total of 49 yards Returned one kick versus UCF, and it was for 12 yards Continued to be the team's primary kick returner in the Purdue game Served as the team's kick returner versus UNT and took advantage of his only opportunity with a 12-yard return Saw action at UTEP Recorded a 19-yard kick return in the Owls' 52-7 win over FIU in Shula Bowl XXI Was in Perry's sights three times at Middle Tennessee Versus WKU, he was credited with a tackle assists Received CUSA All-Freshman Team (KR) honors High School Played high school football at Venice under Head Coach John Peacock Part of a Venice team that dominated with a 35-7 win in the State Championship Credited with seven receptions for a total of 108 yards Personal Born on Jan. 12, 2004 Chose FAU over Richmond, Navy, Lafayette, and Bryant Three-sport athlete (football, basketball, and track) Part of a relay 4X100 relay team that held the best time in the 4A District 8 met (41.89) Ran the 100 meters in 10.9 sec and the 200 meters in 22.1 Skip Ad