Norfolk State University Athletics

At VMI
Appeared in 12 games over two years at VMI … As a freshman in 2017, Jefferson played in eight games and made 15 total tackles … Posted six tackles against Chattanooga and five against Furman … Saw time in four games as a sophomore in 2018, making two tackles against Toledo.

High School
Named first team all-conference as a defensive back and second team all-conference as a quarterback his senior year … Participated in the 757 All-Star game in 2016 … Prior to his senior year, participated at the Nike Football The Opening Regional in Washington, D.C. … As a junior in 2015, registered 68 tackles, 10 pass breakups, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries … Was second-team all-conference at DB … Also scored 12 touchdowns that season.

Personal
Jaylen Jetton Jefferson was born March 27, 1999 … Son of Ray and Keyonia Smith … Majoring in computer science … Has an aunt who ran track at NSU.

Career Highs (at VMI)
Tackles: 6 (vs. Chattanooga, 9-23-17)