Jayden Scott: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Jayden Scott is a junior RB at NC State from Stockbridge, GA. He is listed at 5'10", 225 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Jayden Scott No. 1321 on its 2027 board (No. 66 among running backs): a 8% chance to be drafted, 1% to go in the top 100 picks and 0% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and age & experience. Jayden Scott ranks 31st among FBS players in rushing yards this season (346 rush yds, 4 TD on 57 carries), 21st in the 2027 running back prospect class. At NC State (2024–26) he ran 166 times for 945 yards and 8 touchdowns and caught 18 passes for 153 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: NC State
- Position: RB
- Class: Junior
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Hometown: Stockbridge, GA
- Jersey: #1
- Big board: No. 1321 of 2027 (No. 66 RB)
- Projection: Undrafted
- Chance to be drafted: 8%
- Recruiting: 3-star
- Running backs rank: No. 21 of the 2027 prospect class
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Program & competition | Plus |
| Efficiency | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NC State | 4 | 57 | 346 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| 2025 | NC State | 13 | 106 | 595 | 4 | 15 | 132 | 0 |
| 2024 | NC State | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Virginia | L | 7 | 20 | 0 | ||
| 2 | Richmond | W | 9 | 128 | 2 | ||
| 3 | at Vanderbilt | L | 16 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 4 | App State | W | 25 | 148 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com