Jaylon Jones
Jaylon Jones is a three-star recruit from Fresno, CA (No. 49 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Sam Houston's 8 games this season.
Where Jones comes from
- Fresno, CA
- Central East
- About 1,450 miles from Elliott T. Bowers Stadium
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where Jones fits
Sam Houston lists 24 defensive backs this season.
Sam Houston defensive backs with a game this season
Sam Houston is 1-7. Next: at Jacksonville State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Fresno, CA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Phil Longo
Pass share
55.6%
278 pass / 222 run
Plays / game
62.5
8 games
Team sack rate
6.0%
319 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Pass-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Sam Houston -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
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).
Joined Sam Houston in 2026
- 2026 Sam Houston LongoYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Fresno City CollegeThree-star junior college recruit. Signed with Sam Houston.
- High school Central EastFresno, CA
Moves
- Signed with Sam Houston in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
2026
- Signed with Sam Houston3-star out of Fresno City College