Jaylen Early is a four-star recruit from Duncanville, TX (No. 366 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Texas State's 8 games this season.
Where Early comes from
- Duncanville, TX
- Duncanville
- About 200 miles from Bobcat Stadium (TX)
- Four-star, No. 366 in the 2022 class; signed with Florida State.
Where Early fits
Texas State lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Texas State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 2nd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Texas State is 4-4. Next: at Oregon State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Duncanville, TX
Came to Texas State by way of Missouri.
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Texas State -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 2nd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Texas State has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Five seasons, three schools
- 2026 Texas State KinneYear 5 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalMissouri to Texas State
- 2025 Missouri DrinkwitzYear 4 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalFlorida State to Missouri
- 2024 Florida State NorvellYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Florida State NorvellYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Florida State NorvellYear 1 · Games –
- High school DuncanvilleDuncanville, TX · Class of 2022Four-star, No. 366 in the 2022 class. Signed with Florida State.Also from Duncanville: Keelon Russell (Alabama), Dakorien Moore (Oregon), Colin Simmons (Texas) and 22 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Florida State to Missouri, Apr 22, 2025.
- Transferred from Missouri to Texas State, Jan 21, 2026.
2022
- Signed with Florida StateFour-star, out of Duncanville
2025
- Transferred to Missourifrom Florida State
2026
- Transferred to Texas Statefrom Missouri
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 3 schools: Mike Norvell, Eli Drinkwitz and G.J. Kinne.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Texas State
