Jaylon Jones
Junior safety on Sam Houston's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 180 lb · Fresno, CA · Central East HS / Fresno City College
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 49 nationally · Joined Sam Houston
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 safety on Sam Houston's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Sam Houston in 2026.
Jaylon Jones
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Sam Houston3-star out of Fresno City College
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Phil Longo
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 back for Sam Houston -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and press coverage.
Sam Houston has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. Zyon McCollum went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Sam Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Sam Houston
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +5 net (20 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Sam Houston · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #117 · 2026 recruiting class #126
Background
Fresno City College 2025 Season Played 12 games in Rams defensive backfield ... had 37 tackles and an interception ... had a season-high 5 stops and an interception in season opener vs Diablo Valley (8/30) 2024 Season Played in 10 games ... had 4 interceptions along with a forced and recovered fu...
The secondary · Sam Houston
- #8Tyler Bailey45 tackles · 2025
- #20Dravon Wilson21 tackles · 2025
- #9Jace Arnold19 tackles · 2025
- #5Jalyn Stanford10 tackles · 2025
- #6Jaylon Jonesno box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · Sam Houston team page