Jayden Arenas-Michel
Freshman defensive tackle on Middle Tennessee's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 271 lb · Montreal, PQ · Baylor (TN)
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 2502 nationally · Signed with Middle Tennessee
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive tackle on Middle Tennessee's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Middle Tennessee in 2026.
Jayden Arenas-Michel
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Middle Tennessee3-star out of Baylor School
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Derek Mason
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Middle Tennessee -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Middle Tennessee has produced 7 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Jimmy Staten went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Middle Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · Middle Tennessee
Returning around him
- 1 Middle Tennessee player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (20 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Middle Tennessee · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #109 · 2026 recruiting class #119
Background
High School • Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports • Ranked No. 43 player in the state of Tennessee and No. 6 at his position • Two-time all-state (2022-2023) and Canadian All-Star game defensive MVP (2023) • As a senior he registered 39 tackles, including 10.5 TFLs, eight sacks, 15 hurries, f...
The defensive line · Middle Tennessee
- #95Zeion Simpson-Smith3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #91Felix Hixon0 tackles for loss · 2025
- #93Aidan Butts0 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90Justin Bodford0 tackles for loss · 2025
- #45Jayden Arenas-Michelno box-score line yet
8 more on the roster · Middle Tennessee team page