University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Spring Football Roster

Jersey Number 36
Jayden Griffin-Haynes
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 198
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Rolesville, N.C.
- High School:
- Rolesville
• A linebacker from Rolesville High School in Rolesville, N.C.
• An NAC-6 All-Conference honoree
• During the 2025 regular season, recorded 72 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and two sacks
• In junior season, posted 107 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception, helping Rolesville to a state championship game appearance
• A three-sport athlete, also a member of Rolesville’s basketball and track programs
• Brother, Zavion, also a member of Carolina’s 2025 signing class
• An NAC-6 All-Conference honoree
• During the 2025 regular season, recorded 72 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and two sacks
• In junior season, posted 107 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception, helping Rolesville to a state championship game appearance
• A three-sport athlete, also a member of Rolesville’s basketball and track programs
• Brother, Zavion, also a member of Carolina’s 2025 signing class
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