Jayden Harrison

Jayden Harrison
Profile
PositionsWide receiver
Return specialist
Personal information
Bornc. 2001 (age 24–25)
Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolPearl-Cohn (Nashville, Tennessee)
CollegeVanderbilt (2019–2020)
Marshall (2021–2023)
Notre Dame (2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Awards and highlights

Jayden Devon Harrison (born c. 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores, Marshall Thundering Herd, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Early life

Jayden Harrison was born in Pontiac, Michigan.[1] He attended Pearl-Cohn High School in Nashville, Tennessee.[2] Harrison was an all-city selection in his sophomore and junior years, and as a senior, he was named a third-team all-midstate football player.[3] Additionally, as a senior, Harrison was named as a finalist for the William E. Hume Award, which is given to the high schooler in the metro-Nashville area who exhibits the best character and performance as a football player.[4] Harrison, a consensus three-star recruit, committed to play for Vanderbilt University over Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi State, and Tennessee.[5] Harrison cited Vanderbilt's coaches, academic reputation, and proximity to his hometown as his reasons for committing to Vanderbilt.[6] Harrison was part of The Tennessean's 2018 edition of the "Dandy Dozen," a group of the top collegiate prospects in the Nashville area.[2]

College career

Vanderbilt

Harrison did not play in any games for Vanderbilt his freshman year.[7] In 2020, Harrison played in all nine games during the shortened season, having eight catches for 20 yards, along with nine kickoff returns for 141 yards.[7]

Marshall

After the 2020 season, Harrison would transfer to Marshall University, where he would continue playing football.[8] In week 10 against Florida Atlantic, Harrison returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, being named Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week as a result.[9] In 2022, Harrison's performance decreased, with him registering fewer receiving and kickoff return yards than the previous year.[10] In 2023, however, Harrison put up his best statistics while at Marshall. Against James Madison in week 8, Harrison returned a 94-yard kickoff for a touchdown.[11] In week 11, Harrison returned the opening kickoff for 98 yards and a touchdown in a win against Georgia Southern, for which he was named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.[12] Harrison also registered his best game as a receiver at the end of the season, having 6 receptions with 132 yards in a loss in the 2023 Frisco Bowl.[13] Following the season, Harrison was named as a finalist for the Jet Award, and a member of both the first-team All-SBC football team and first-team All-America team.[14][15] Harrison finished his career at Marshall with 62 receptions for 758 yards and four touchdowns, along with three kick-offs returned as touchdowns.[16]

Notre Dame

Before the 2024 season, Harrison transferred to the University of Notre Dame to play his final season of college football.[17] Soon after transferring, Harrison battled a plantar fasciitis strain, causing him to miss spring practices.[18] Harrison started off his final season slowly, with few contributions as a receiver and a returner.[19] Against Virginia, Harrison recorded 3 catches for 41 yards and his first touchdown as a receiver at Notre Dame.[20] In the 2025 Sugar Bowl, Harrison returned a kick for a 98-yard touchdown, helping in securing a win against Georgia.[21] In his sole season at Notre Dame, Harrison had 19 receptions for 211 yards with one receiving and returning touchdown.[22]

Statistics

Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Kick returns
GP GS Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD
2019 Vanderbilt 0 0 DNP
2020 Vanderbilt 9 1 8 20 2.5 0 1 16 16.0 0 7 141 20.1 0
2021 Marshall 13 3 23 254 11.0 2 0 0 0.0 0 15 378 25.2 1
2022 Marshall 12 0 12 95 7.9 1 1 –4 –4.0 0 15 298 19.9 0
2023 Marshall 13 4 28 410 14.6 1 1 8 8.0 0 23 705 30.7 2
2024 Notre Dame 16 2 19 211 11.1 1 0 0 0.0 0 12 320 26.7 1
FBS career 63 10 90 990 11.0 5 3 20 6.7 0 72 1,842 25.6 4

References

  1. ^ "#88 Jayden Harrison". VU Commodores. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Murphy, Michael (July 14, 2018). "Dandy Dozen: Vandy commit Jayden Harrison keeps up Pearl-Cohn's Commodore connection". The Tennessean. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  3. ^ Murphy, Michael (April 24, 2018). "Top returning Nashville-area high school football wide receivers for 2018". The Tennessean. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  4. ^ Murphy, Michael (December 5, 2018). "Hillsboro's Joe Honeysucker, a Memphis football commitment, wins 2018 Hume Award". The Tennessean. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  5. ^ Kreager, Tom (June 30, 2018). "Pearl-Cohn's Jayden Harrison commits to Vanderbilt football". The Tennessean. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  6. ^ Harrison, Jayden (December 19, 2018). "Pearl-Cohn's Jayden Harrison: Why I signed with Vanderbilt". The Tennessean. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  7. ^ a b Gallagher, Michael (February 16, 2021). "Pearl-Cohn graduate to transfer from Vanderbilt". Nashville Post. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  8. ^ Bratton, Michael Wayne. "Former Vanderbilt receiver Jayden Harrison announces transfer destination". Saturday Down South. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  9. ^ Kennett, Tyler (November 10, 2021). "Jayden Harrison Named Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week". The Parthenon. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  10. ^ Robinson, George (January 9, 2024). "Former Vanderbilt receiver Jayden Harrison of Pearl-Cohn transfers to Notre Dame football". The Tennessean. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  11. ^ Breeden, John (October 21, 2023). "Dukes Impressed Marshall In Thursday's Win". Daily News-Record. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  12. ^ "Harrison's 98 KOR, Ali's 3 rushing TDs help Marshall beat Georgia Southern 38-33, snap 5-game skid". AP News. November 12, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  13. ^ Prister, Tim (January 10, 2024). "In The Film Room . . . Jayden Harrison". 247 Sports. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  14. ^ "Herd's Porter, Abraham, Harrison earn first team All-Sun Belt honors". MetroNews. November 30, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  15. ^ Creasy, Luke (December 11, 2023). "Marshall football:Kick returner/WR Harrison earns national recognition". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  16. ^ Berardino, Mike (February 2, 2024). "From 'surreal' upset with Marshall to Notre Dame football roster, Jayden Harrison's transfer journey continues". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  17. ^ Sampson, Pete (January 9, 2024). "Notre Dame adds transfer wideout Jayden Harrison: What are the Irish's options at WR in 2024?". The Athletic. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  18. ^ Kelly, Kyle (April 13, 2024). "Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman updates the injury statuses of two players following Saturday's practice". On3. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  19. ^ Noie, Tom (September 26, 2024). "This fast Notre Dame football player is OK with a slow approach toward securing success". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  20. ^ Prister, Tim (November 20, 2024). "Grateful Jayden Harrison Passionate About Playing for Notre Dame". 247 Sports. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  21. ^ Kassim, Ethan (January 2, 2025). "Look: Notre Dame's Jayden Harrison returns second-half kickoff 98 yards for TD vs Georgia". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  22. ^ Roberts, Ryan (February 28, 2025). "Top draft prospect gives little-known Notre Dame player a ton of love but it also raises eyebrows at the same time". A to Z Sports. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
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