Jayden McGowan

Jayden McGowan
Boston College Eagles – No. 6
PositionWide receiver
ClassJunior
MajorMedicine, Health and Society
Personal information
Born:Laurens, South Carolina, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight181 lb (82 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolLaurens District 55 (Laurens, South Carolina)

Jayden McGowan is an American college football wide receiver for the Boston College Eagles. He previously played for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Early life

McGowan attended high school at Laurens District 55. Coming out of high school, McGowan was rated as a three star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.[1][2]

College career

Vanderbilt

In week two of the 2022 season, McGowan tallied four receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Vanderbilt to a 42-31 win over Elon. For his performance versus Elon, McGowan was named the SEC freshman of the week.[3] In McGowan's freshman season in 2022 he notched 44 receptions for 453 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding 51 yards on the ground.[4] In Vanderbilt's 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 touchdowns, as he helped the Commodores beat Hawaii 35-28.[5] During the 2023 season, McGowan hauled in 36 receptions for 383 yards, while also rushing for 109 yards.[6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, McGowan decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]

Boston College

McGowan initially decided to transfer to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.[9][10] However, McGowan decided to flip his commitment to play for the Boston College Eagles.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ Gallagher, Michael (August 30, 2021). "Vanderbilt picks up commitment from three-star 2022 WR". Nashville Post. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Williams, Sean (August 28, 2021). "Vandy adds more speed in ATH Jayden McGowan". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Boero, Steven (September 6, 2022). "Vanderbilt Wide Receiver Jayden McGowan Named SEC Freshman Of The Week". The Sports Credential. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Mitchell, Wes (December 13, 2023). "Welcome Home! Palmetto State native Jayden McGowan commits to South Carolina". On3.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Adams, Emily (December 13, 2023). "South Carolina football lands receiver Jayden McGowan, a Vanderbilt transfer". Greenville Online. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Graham, Andrew (December 2023). "Vanderbilt wideout Jayden McGowan intends to enter NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Gerson, Aria (December 1, 2023). "Vanderbilt football slot receiver Jayden McGowan to enter transfer portal". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Grubbs, Grant (December 13, 2023). "Vanderbilt WR Jayden McGowan commits to South Carolina". On3.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Brewer, Fisher (December 13, 2023). "Gamecocks Land Transfer WR Jayden McGowan". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  11. ^ Adams, Emily (December 22, 2023). "WR Jayden McGowan flips transfer commitment from South Carolina football to Boston College". Greenville Online. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  12. ^ Lyon, Andrew (December 22, 2023). "Gamecock Transfer Commit Jayden McGowan Flips To Boston College". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 12, 2024.