Jaylen Twyman Explained

Jaylen Twyman
Current Team:New York Jets
Number:51
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:19 July 1999
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:285
High School:H. D. Woodson
(Washington, D.C.)
College:Pittsburgh (2017–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:6
Draftpick:199
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • First-team All-ACC (2019)
Pfr:T/TwymJa00

Jaylen Guy Twyman (born July 19, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early years

Twyman attended H. D. Woodson High School in Washington, D.C.[1] [2] As a senior, he had 91 tackles and nine sacks. He committed to the University of Pittsburgh to play college football.[3]

College career

Twyman redshirted his first year at Pittsburgh in 2017.[4] As a redshirt freshman in 2018, he played in 13 games with one start and had 16 tackles and a half sack.[5] Prior to his sophomore season in 2019, Twyman changed his number from 55 to 97 in honor of former Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald.[6] That season he started all 13 games, recording 41 tackles and 10.5 sacks.[7]

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Twyman was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round, 199th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[8] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[9] Twyman was waived by Minnesota with a non-football injury designation on July 26.[10] The next day, he reverted to the team's non-football injury reserve list.[11]

On August 30, 2022, Twyman was waived by the Vikings.[12] He was signed to the practice squad one day later.[13] He was released on October 4.[14]

Miami Dolphins

On October 10, 2022, Twyman signed with the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.[16] He was waived on August 28, 2023.[17]

Birmingham Stallions

On December 24, 2023, Twyman signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).[18] He was released on April 30, 2024.[19]

San Antonio Brahmas

On May 15, 2024, Twyman signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[20] His contract was terminated on August 17, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.[21]

New York Jets

Twyman signed with the New York Jets on August 18, 2024.[22]

Personal life

On June 21, 2021, Twyman suffered four gunshot wounds when bullets hit the car he was riding in while he was visiting family in Washington D.C.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Giannotto . Mark . November 23, 2016 . His family devastated by violence in D.C., H.D. Woodson lineman Jaylen Twyman plays to get them out . May 29, 2023 . Washington Post.
  2. Web site: December 12, 2019 . 'Pressure only busts pipes or makes diamonds': The story of Pitt star Jaylen Twyman . May 29, 2023 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  3. News: Goldwein . Eric . February 1, 2017 . H.D. Woodson defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman chooses Pittsburgh football over South Carolina . May 29, 2023 . Washington Post.
  4. Web site: Batko . Brian . August 12, 2018 . Pitt's Jaylen Twyman ditches fast food to get body right for redshirt freshman season . May 29, 2023 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  5. Web site: McGonigal . John . August 14, 2019 . 'Locked in': Pitt DT Jaylen Twyman pushing for a starting job . May 29, 2023 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  6. Web site: DiPaola . Jerry . November 7, 2019 . Pitt's Jaylen Twyman feels no pressure living up to Aaron Donald's No. 97 | TribLIVE.com . May 29, 2023 . TribLIVE.com.
  7. Web site: DiPaola . Jerry . December 27, 2019 . Pitt's Jaylen Twyman '110%' committed to returning to Pitt next season | TribLIVE.com . May 29, 2023 . TribLIVE.com.
  8. Web site: Young . Lindsey . Peters . Craig . Smith . Eric . May 1, 2021 . Minnesota Vikings Round 6 Recap of 2021 NFL Draft . May 29, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  9. Web site: Links . Zachary . May 13, 2021 . NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21 . May 29, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors.
  10. Web site: White . Jack . July 26, 2021 . Report: Vikings waive Jaylen Twyman with a non-football injury designation . May 29, 2023 . Vikings Wire . USA Today.
  11. Web site: Levine . Ben . July 27, 2021 . Minor NFL Transactions: 7/27/21 . May 29, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors.
  12. Web site: Peters . Craig . August 30, 2022 . Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster . May 29, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  13. Web site: Peters . Craig . August 31, 2022 . Vikings Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad . May 29, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  14. Web site: Peters . Craig . October 4, 2022 . Lewis Cine Placed on Injured Reserve as Vikings Make Roster Moves . May 29, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  15. Web site: Masala . Mike . October 10, 2022 . Dolphins make a number of practice squad moves . October 10, 2022 . USAToday.com.
  16. Web site: January 16, 2023 . Miami Dolphins sign 7 to future contracts . May 29, 2023 . MiamiDolphins.com.
  17. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. MiamiDolphins.com. August 28, 2023.
  18. 1738931290462712279 . LukeMillerPFN . Per the FOX Sports roster page, the @USFLStallions have also added DL Jaylen Twyman out of Pittsburgh. . December 24, 2023 . December 24, 2023.
  19. Web site: UFL Transactions . 2024-05-01 . UFLBoard.com . en-US.
  20. Web site: UFL Transactions . 2024-05-16 . UFLBoard.com . en-US.
  21. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions . 1824961770051559767 . August 17, 2024 . August 19, 2024.
  22. News: Greenberg . Ethan . Jets Sign DL Jaylen Twyman . NewYorkJets.com . August 18, 2024 . August 19, 2024.
  23. Web site: Cronin . Courtney . June 21, 2021 . Minnesota Vikings rookie Jaylen Twyman shot, expected to make full recovery . July 7, 2021 . ESPN.com.