Jayden Covil
Jayden Covil is a three-star recruit from Chesapeake, VA, out of Oscar Smith (No. 1,474 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Virginia's 9 games this season.
Where Covil comes from
- Chesapeake, VA
- Oscar Smith
- About 150 miles from Scott Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,474 in the 2026 class.
Where Covil fits
Virginia lists 23 defensive backs this season.
Virginia defensive backs with a game this season
Virginia is 4-5. Next: vs California, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Oscar Smith
Also from Chesapeake, VA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tony Elliott
Pass share
42.2%
253 pass / 347 run
Plays / game
66.7
9 games
Team sack rate
9.4%
299 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Virginia -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Virginia has produced 5 All-Conference defensive backs. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Jonas Sanker went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Joined Virginia in 2026
- 2026 Virginia ElliottYear 1 · Games –
- High school Oscar SmithChesapeake, VA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,474 in the 2026 class. Signed with Virginia.Also from Oscar Smith: Travis Johnson (Michigan), Jahmari Deloatch (Virginia Tech), Alvin Jones III (Buffalo) and 5 more.
2026
- Signed with VirginiaThree-star, out of Oscar Smith