Jaylen McClain

Position:
Safety
Height:
6-0
Weight:
201
Hometown:
Rahway, N.J.
Last School:
Seton Hall Prep
Year:
Sophomore

Ohio State Overview
• Jaylen played in 15 games for the 2024 CFP national champions and he is among the leaders for additional playing time and starting roles in the secondary in 2025
• He totalled 15 tackles, including one tackle-for-loss
• He also had one pass break-up in 2024
• He played 110 snaps on defense as a true freshman and was also a valuable player on special teams with 213 special teams plays
• He is an OSU Scholar-Athlete who is majoring in sport industry

Honors & Awards
2023: OSU Scholar-Athlete

More on Jaylen
• Jaylen was a part of the 2024 Ohio State recruiting class
• He enrolled in classes in January 2024
• Jaylen was one of the top players in the state of New Jersey, checking in at No. 3 by On3 with a four-star designation
• Totaled 126 tackles with three fumble recoveries, one blocked punt and one blocked field goal to earn first team all-conference and all-state honors in 2023
• Had 83 tackles and an interception during his junior season in 2022
• Also played wide receiver for Seton Hall Prep and was a member of the track and field team
• Parents are Syreeta and Maurice McClain