University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Spring Football Roster
Jersey Number 24
Jaden Jefferson
- Position:
- Wide Receiver
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 165
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Oakland, Calif.
- High School:
- De La Salle
• A product of Oakland, Calif., played running back and defensive back at De La Salle High School
• Broke the California 100m record in track with a 10.01
• 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
• Broke the California 100m record in track with a 10.01
• 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
MLAX: NCAA Quarterfinal Post-Syracuse Press Conference
Saturday, May 16
UNC Baseball: Offense Powers Tar Heels to Series Win vs Wolfpack, 17-7
Saturday, May 16
UNC Baseball: Diamond Heels Win Battle at NC State in Series Opener, 9-4
Friday, May 15
UNC Women's Lacrosse: Tar Heels Move On to NCAA Semis with Win vs Stanford, 14-11
Friday, May 15
