Iowa Hawkeyes#3 · DB Jaylen Watson
78 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 187 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Detroit, MI
Jaylen Watson is a DB (#3) for Iowa, from Detroit, MI. In the 2026 season he has 15 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 14
Sack rate 3
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 4
Weight 5
Frame 4
Experience 13
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2026 season
15
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
6
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jaylen Watson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IOWA | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | IOWA | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | IOWA | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 14 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Ohio State | L 14-31 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Michigan | W 20-19 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Northern Iowa | W 55-0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Iowa State | W 16-13 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIowa DB: #3
- ClassJunior
- HometownDetroit, MI
Jaylen Watson: Iowa DB profile and stats
Jaylen Watson is a DB (#3) for Iowa, from Detroit, MI. This profile tracks Jaylen Watson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Iowa roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Iowa sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jaylen Watson in the news
All newsRecapIowa edged Michigan 20-19 (Week 4, 2026)Iowa edged Michigan 20-19 at Michigan Stadium. Now Iowa is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapIowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 (Week 3, 2026)Iowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 3-0, and Northern Iowa is 1-1.2026-09-19RecapIowa edged Iowa State 16-13 (Week 2, 2026)Iowa edged Iowa State 16-13 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 2-0, and Iowa State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jaylen Watson play for?
Jaylen Watson plays for Iowa, wearing #3 at DB.
What position does Jaylen Watson play?
Jaylen Watson is a DB for Iowa.
How tall is Jaylen Watson?
Jaylen Watson is 5-11 and weighs 187 lb.
What year is Jaylen Watson in?
Jaylen Watson is listed as a junior on the Iowa roster.
Where is Jaylen Watson from?
Jaylen Watson is from Detroit, MI.
How many tackles does Jaylen Watson have?
Jaylen Watson has 15 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.