Jaylen Raynor

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

Jaylen Raynor
Arkansas State Red Wolves – No. 1
PositionQuarterback
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight204 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolEast Forsyth (Kernersville, North Carolina)

Early life and high school

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]

References
  1. Walsh, Lauren. "Standout Stat, Week 1: East Forsyth QB Jaylen Raynor". WXII. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  2. "Jaylen Raynor". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  3. Whaley, Logan. "Arkansas State football lands first QB commit for 2023". KAIT. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  4. Harper, Jeremy (October 2, 2023). "Jaylen Raynor leads the youth movement at Arkansas State". Howl Raiser. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  5. "Freshman Jaylen Raynor ties Arkansas State record with 6 TD passes in 52-28 win over UMass". AP News. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  6. Hummer, Chris (October 2, 2023). "Arkansas State QB Jaylen Raynor is the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week after joining rarified air". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  7. "Raynor tabbed SBC Offensive Player of the Week, garners multiple national recognitions". KTLO-FM. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
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