Jayden McGowan

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Jayden McGowan
Baylor Bears
PositionWide receiver
ClassSenior
Personal information
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolLaurens District 55 (Laurens, South Carolina)
College
Stats at ESPN

Jayden McGowan is an American college football wide receiver for the Baylor Bears. He previously played for the Vanderbilt Commodores, the Boston College Eagles and the Charlotte 49ers.

Early life

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

Vanderbilt

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

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

On January 10, 2025, McGowan announced that he would transfer to University of North Carolina Charlotte 49ers.[9]

On January 12, 2026, McGowan announced that he would enter the transfer portal for the third time.[10]

Baylor

On April 25, 2026, McGowan announced that he would transfer to Baylor University.[11]

References

  1. Gallagher, Michael (August 30, 2021). "Vanderbilt picks up commitment from three-star 2022 WR". Nashville Post. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  2. Boero, Steven (September 6, 2022). "Vanderbilt Wide Receiver Jayden McGowan Named SEC Freshman Of The Week". The Sports Credential. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  3. Mitchell, Wes (December 13, 2023). "Welcome Home! Palmetto State native Jayden McGowan commits to South Carolina". GamecockCentral.com. On3.com. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  4. 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.
  5. Adams, Emily (December 13, 2023). "South Carolina football lands receiver Jayden McGowan, a Vanderbilt transfer". Greenville Online. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  6. Gerson, Aria (December 1, 2023). "Vanderbilt football slot receiver Jayden McGowan to enter transfer portal". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  7. Adams, Emily (December 22, 2023). "WR Jayden McGowan flips transfer commitment from South Carolina football to Boston College". Greenville Online. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  8. Rankin, Kim (December 3, 2024). "Boston College Football Wide Receiver Entering Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  9. Rankin, Kim (January 10, 2025). "Former Boston College Football Wide Receiver Transfers to Charlotte". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  10. @jgpvisuals (January 12, 2026). "BREAKING: Charlotte Wide Receiver Jayden McGowan is entering the Transfer Portal, he tells me. Has totaled 83 Receptions for 843 Yards & 3 TDs throughout his career between Vanderbilt, Boston College & the 49ers. Will have 1 year of eligibility remaining" (Tweet). Retrieved June 2, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  11. Knoop, Trent (April 26, 2026). "Baylor Adds Electrifying Return Specialist, WR Jayden McGowan in Late Transfer Move". Baylor Bears on SI. Retrieved June 2, 2026.