Jaylen Raynor Explained

Jaylen Raynor
School:Arkansas State Red Wolves
Currentnumber:1
Currentposition:Quarterback
Class:Sophomore
Heightft:6
Heightin:0
Weight Lb:204
Highlights:
  • Sun Belt Freshman of the Year (2023)
Bowlgames:
Highschool:East Forsyth (Kernersville, North Carolina)
Pastschools:
Espn:5080403

Jaylen Raynor is an American college football quarterback for the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

Early life

Raynor grew up in Kernersville, North Carolina and attended East Forsyth High School. In his week one of his senior season in 2022, Raynor had a breakout performance completing 12 of his 26 passing attempts for 170 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 343 yards and three touchdowns, as he helped beat Northwest Guilford High School.[1] He was an unranked quarterback recruit and committed to play college football at Arkansas State over offers from Army, Air Force, Navy, UMass and Miami (Ohio).[2] [3]

College career

During Raynor's true freshman season in 2023, he was named the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week after his performance during the Week 5 game against UMass.[4] He made his first road start during that game and finished the game with completing 20 out of 35 passing attempts for 383 yards and a program record of six touchdowns along with 35 rushing yards.[5] He is also the 19th FBS player since 2000 to throw for 375 yards and six touchdowns in a single game with 35 rushing yards.[6] He was also named the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week along with being named to the Davey O'Brien Great 8 and a Manning Award Star of the Week.[7]

In 2024, Raynor returned as the Red Wolves starting quarterback.[8]

Statistics

SeasonGamesPassingRushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD INT Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
Arkansas State Red Wolves
202311 10 5–5 166 285 58.2 2,550 8.9 17 7 148.2 123 373 3.0 5
20245 5 3–2 99 167 59.3 1,125 6.7 4 5 117.8 52 135 2.6 2
Career16 15 8–7 265 452 58.6 3,675 8.1 21 12 136.9 175 508 2.9 7

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Walsh . Lauren . Standout Stat, Week 1: East Forsyth QB Jaylen Raynor . WXII . August 22, 2022 . 11 October 2023.
  2. Web site: Jaylen Raynor. 247sports.com. October 11, 2023.
  3. Web site: Whaley . Logan . Arkansas State football lands first QB commit for 2023 . KAIT . July 8, 2022 . 11 October 2023.
  4. Web site: Jaylen Raynor leads the youth movement at Arkansas State. Howl Raiser. Jeremy. Harper. October 2, 2023. October 11, 2023.
  5. Web site: Freshman Jaylen Raynor ties Arkansas State record with 6 TD passes in 52-28 win over UMass . AP News . September 30, 2023 . 11 October 2023.
  6. Web site: Arkansas State QB Jaylen Raynor is the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week after joining rarified air. 247sports.com. Chris. Hummer. October 2, 2023. October 11, 2023.
  7. Web site: Raynor tabbed SBC Offensive Player of the Week, garners multiple national recognitions. KTLO-FM. October 3, 2023. October 11, 2023.
  8. Web site: Jaylen Raynor looks forward to starting the season as QB1 . August 28, 2024 .