Jayden McGowan explained

Jayden McGowan
School:Boston College Eagles
Currentnumber:6
Currentposition:Wide receiver
Class:Junior
Major:Medicine, Health and Society
Birth Place:Laurens, South Carolina, U.S.
Heightft:5
Heightin:8
Weight Lb:181
Highschool:Laurens District 55 (Laurens, South Carolina)
Pastschools:
Espn:4883774

Jayden McGowan is an American football wide receiver for the Boston College Eagles. He previously played for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Early life and high school

McGowan attended high school at Laurens District 55. Coming out of high school, McGowan was rated as a three star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.[1] [2]

College career

Vanderbilt

In week two of the 2022 season, McGowan tallied four receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Vanderbilt to a 42-31 win over Elon. For his performance versus Elon, McGowan was named the SEC freshman of the week.[3] In McGowan's freshman season in 2022 he notched 44 receptions for 453 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding 51 yards on the ground.[4] In Vanderbilt's 2023 season opener, McGowan hauled in six passes for 72 yards, added 11 yards on the ground, and returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdowns, as he helped the Commodores beat Hawaii 35-28.[5] During the 2023 season, McGowan hauled in 36 receptions for 383 yards, while also rushing for 109 yards.[6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, McGowan decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7] [8]

Boston College

McGowan initially decided to transfer to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.[9] [10] However, McGowan decided to flip his commitment to play for the Boston College Eagles.[11] [12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gallagher . Michael . Vanderbilt picks up commitment from three-star 2022 WR . Nashville Post . 30 August 2021 . 12 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Williams . Sean . Vandy adds more speed in ATH Jayden McGowan . Rivals.com . 28 August 2021 . 12 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Boero . Steven . Vanderbilt Wide Receiver Jayden McGowan Named SEC Freshman Of The Week . The Sports Credential . 6 September 2022 . 12 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Mitchell . Wes . Welcome Home! Palmetto State native Jayden McGowan commits to South Carolina . On3.com . 13 December 2023 . 12 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Vessels . Chandler . Jayden McGowan goes 97 yards for Vanderbilt's first kick return touchdown since 2014 . On3.com . 27 August 2023 . 12 May 2024.
  6. Web site: Adams . Emily . South Carolina football lands receiver Jayden McGowan, a Vanderbilt transfer . Greenville Online . 13 December 2023 . 12 May 2024.
  7. Web site: Graham . Andrew . Vanderbilt wideout Jayden McGowan intends to enter NCAA Transfer Portal . On3.com . December 2023 . 12 May 2024.
  8. Web site: Gerson . Aria . Vanderbilt football slot receiver Jayden McGowan to enter transfer portal . The Tennessean . 1 December 2023 . 12 May 2024.
  9. Web site: Grubbs . Grant . Vanderbilt WR Jayden McGowan commits to South Carolina . On3.com . 13 December 2023 . 12 May 2024.
  10. Brewer . Fisher . Gamecocks Land Transfer WR Jayden McGowan . Sports Illustrated . 13 December 2023 . 12 May 2024.
  11. Web site: Adams . Emily . WR Jayden McGowan flips transfer commitment from South Carolina football to Boston College . Greenville Online . 22 December 2023 . 12 May 2024.
  12. Lyon . Andrew . Gamecock Transfer Commit Jayden McGowan Flips To Boston College . Sports Illustrated . 22 December 2023 . 12 May 2024.