Jayden McGowan
| Charlotte 49ers – No. 3 | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Sociology |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Laurens District 55 (Laurens, South Carolina) |
Jayden McGowan is an American college football wide receiver for the Charlotte 49ers. He previously played for the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Boston College Eagles.
Early life
[edit]McGowan attended Laurens District 55 High School. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores overs offers such as Army, Navy, Liberty, Middle Tennessee State, and Harvard.[1]
College career
[edit]Vanderbilt
[edit]In week 2 of the 2022 season, McGowan tallied four receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown in a 42-31 win over Elon, earning SEC freshman of the week honors.[2] He finished his freshman season in 2022 with 44 receptions for 453 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding 51 yards on the ground.[3] In the 2023 season opener, McGowan hauled in six passes for 72 yards, added 11 yards on the ground, and returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown, as he helped the Commodores beat Hawaii 35-28.[4] During the 2023 season, he hauled in 36 receptions for 383 yards, while also rushing for 109 yards.[5] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, McGowan entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
Boston College
[edit]McGowan initially decided to transfer to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.[5] However, he later flipped his commitment to play for the Boston College Eagles.[7]
On December 3, 2024, McGowan announced that he would enter the transfer portal for the second time.[8]
Charlotte
[edit]On January 10, 2025, McGowan announced that he would transfer to Charlotte.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Gallagher, Michael (August 30, 2021). "Vanderbilt picks up commitment from three-star 2022 WR". Nashville Post. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Boero, Steven (September 6, 2022). "Vanderbilt Wide Receiver Jayden McGowan Named SEC Freshman Of The Week". The Sports Credential. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Mitchell, Wes (December 13, 2023). "Welcome Home! Palmetto State native Jayden McGowan commits to South Carolina". GamecockCentral.com. On3.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Vessels, Chandler (August 27, 2023). "Jayden McGowan goes 97 yards for Vanderbilt's first kick return touchdown since 2014". On3.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Adams, Emily (December 13, 2023). "South Carolina football lands receiver Jayden McGowan, a Vanderbilt transfer". Greenville Online. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Gerson, Aria (December 1, 2023). "Vanderbilt football slot receiver Jayden McGowan to enter transfer portal". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Emily (December 22, 2023). "WR Jayden McGowan flips transfer commitment from South Carolina football to Boston College". Greenville Online. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Rankin, Kim (December 3, 2024). "Boston College Football Wide Receiver Entering Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ Rankin, Kim (January 10, 2025). "Former Boston College Football Wide Receiver Transfers to Charlotte". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 30, 2025.