Ohio State Buckeyes#8 · S Jaylen McClain
90 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 203 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Rahway, NJ
Jaylen McClain is a S (#8) for Ohio State, from Rahway, NJ. In the 2026 season he has 20 tackles and 2 interceptions over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 3
Interceptions 11
Passes defensed 19
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 10
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 3
Coverage 19
Ball-hawking 11
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 17
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 9
Frame 7
Experience 13
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2026 season
20
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
2
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
4
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jaylen McClain career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | OSU | 5 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | OSU | 14 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | OSU | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 88 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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3
3
24
9
10
14
3
9
0
17
14
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Iowa | W 31-14 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Illinois | W 42-19 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Kent State | W 59-3 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Texas | L 23-24 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Ball State | W 56-3 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowOhio State S: #8
- ClassJunior
- HometownRahway, NJ
Jaylen McClain: Ohio State S profile and stats
Jaylen McClain is a S (#8) for Ohio State, from Rahway, NJ. This profile tracks Jaylen McClain's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Ohio State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Ohio State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jaylen McClain in the news
All newsPreviewMaryland at Ohio State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Maryland visits Ohio State at Ohio Stadium. Kickoff is 4:15 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapOhio State beat Iowa 31-14 (Week 5, 2026)Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Ohio State is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Iowa is 4-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapOhio State beat Illinois 42-19 (Week 4, 2026)Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 at Ohio Stadium. Now Ohio State is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jaylen McClain play for?
Jaylen McClain plays for Ohio State, wearing #8 at S.
What position does Jaylen McClain play?
Jaylen McClain is a S for Ohio State.
How tall is Jaylen McClain?
Jaylen McClain is 6-0 and weighs 203 lb.
What year is Jaylen McClain in?
Jaylen McClain is listed as a junior on the Ohio State roster.
Where is Jaylen McClain from?
Jaylen McClain is from Rahway, NJ.
How many tackles does Jaylen McClain have?
Jaylen McClain has 20 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.