Jayshon Ridgle

As a Freshman (2024) Appeared in 11 games 89 snaps played across 11 games Consistent special teams contributor 75 special teams snaps Special Teams snaps: 48 KRET, 14 KCOV, 11 PRET, 2 PCOV Also played 14 offensive snaps (8 at slot, 6 at wide) Made collegiate debut at #15/13 Oklahoma (Sept. 7) First-career reception at TCU (Oct. 4) Caught two passes for 10 total yards Attempted one rush for three yards at Kansas (Oct. 19) Season-long six-yard reception at Kansas (Oct. 19) One of 17 Cougars with a reception High School Three-star prospect by 247Sports No. 39 ranked athlete (247Sports) No. 31 ranked player in Alabama (247Sports) 78 receptions for 1,070 yards and five touchdowns in 2023 Averaged 13.7 yards per catch and 97.3 yards per game Also rushed 23 times for 135 yards and nine touchdowns Averaged 5.9 yards per carry 175 kick return yards in 2023 Alabama state champion 110-meter hurdler in track and field 14.06 seconds in 110-meter hurdles 10.80 mark in the 100 meters 22 feet, 4 inches in long jump Played multiple positions in high school 2023 AHSAA North-South All-Star Game invitee Personal Nickname: J-money Hobbies: fishing, trying new foods, traveling Dream job outside of football: real estate Something most people don’t know: wants a zoo in his backyard Community service/volunteer activities: Packing food for homeless shelter and volunteer at animal shelters Favorite TV show or series: Spongebob and Moana Favorite sports memories as a fan: Watching my little sister dance, and my little brother play football, baseball and track Hidden talent: playing the piano Chose UH because of amazing coaches who can build him into better man and player One word to describe himself on the field: monster If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: burgers Biggest motivation for working hard: his future Highlight of his life thus far: being a star to little ones Best advice: work hard in silence and let success make the noise Sports hero: his mother who gave everything so he could have a decent life Most memorable athletic feat: winning state in track consecutive years Unique fact: can tumble; hurdled in track