University of North Carolina Athletics
2025-26 Football Roster
Jaden Jefferson
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Height:
- 5-7
- Weight:
- 160
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Oakland, Calif.
- High School:
- De La Salle
• A product of Oakland, Calif., plays defensive back De La Salle High School
• Through 12 games this fall, posted 19 tackles and an interception, also adding 1,048 yards and 12 touchdowns as a running back
• As a junior, had 27 tackles and a forced fumble, with seven touches on the offensive side
• Was an All-State honoree during junior season
• During sophomore season, posted 31 tackles and two interceptions
• Helped De La Salle to a state championship appearance during first three seasons of high school, winning the NorCal Championship all three campaigns
• A two-sport athlete, won the CIF 100-meter dash state championship in track
• Through 12 games this fall, posted 19 tackles and an interception, also adding 1,048 yards and 12 touchdowns as a running back
• As a junior, had 27 tackles and a forced fumble, with seven touches on the offensive side
• Was an All-State honoree during junior season
• During sophomore season, posted 31 tackles and two interceptions
• Helped De La Salle to a state championship appearance during first three seasons of high school, winning the NorCal Championship all three campaigns
• A two-sport athlete, won the CIF 100-meter dash state championship in track
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