Jaylon Armstead

HISTORY — From College Profile

 

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2022)

Played in 10 of the team’s 13 games, making two starts, making the most of his 81 offensive snaps ... Had 313 rushing yards on just 52 carries (6.0 avg.) and two touchdowns with a long run of 61 yards ... Also had a touchdown when he recovered a blocked punt in the end zone ... Had a tackle on special teams as well ... Ranked fifth in the Mountain West in rushing yards per attempt (6.02, T-48th in FBS) ... Also tied for second in the Mountain West in punt return touchdowns (1) (off a blocked punt) ... Made the most of his six snaps in the opener against Arizona on Sept. 3, rushing five times for 33 yards (6.6 avg.) with a career-long run of 19 yards ... Also pounced on a blocked punt in the end zone for his first career touchdown in the third quarter ... Ran for a career-high 96 yards on just five attempts (19.2 avg.) in eight snaps against Idaho State on Sept. 10 ... The 19.2-yard average was the second highest by an Aztec since at least 1996 (min. 5 att.), only trailing Rashaad Penny’s 20.8 average at Nevada on Nov. 12, 2016 (10 att., 208 yds.) ... The 19.2 average was also the eighth-highest average in a FBS game in 2022 (min. 5 att.) ... Including in the 96 yards was a career-long 61-yarder ... Was named the team’s offensive player of the game ... Made his first career start at No. 14/15 Utah on Sept. 17, where he rushed five times for 31 yards (6.2 avg.) with a long of 14 yards across 11 snaps ... Made a tackle on special teams too ... Ran for 30 yards on three attempts (10.0 avg.) with a long run of 17 yards in just four snaps off the bench against Toledo on Sept. 24 ... Did not travel to Boise State on Sept. 30 because of an injury suffered the previous game ... Also did not dress for the Hawai’i game ... Came back to play statless time on special teams at Nevada on Oct. 22 ... Played once again on special teams at Fresno State on Oct. 29 ... Returned to the backfield against UNLV on Nov. 5, rushing a career-high 14 times for 72 yards (5.1 avg.) with a long run of 17 yards in just 18 snaps ... Excelled on the team’s final drive to run out the clock in the fourth quarter, carrying six times for 56 yards (9.3 avg.), including a 17-yard gain on a third-and-1 situation and a 14-yard rush on a third-and-4 ... Was named the team’s co-offensive player of the game ... Ran for 46 yards on a career-high 15 carries (3.1 avg.) and a touchdown in 27 snaps in his second career start vs. San José State ... The touchdown put the Aztecs up, 38-14, late in the third quarter, SDSU’s largest lead of the game ... Ran five times for five yards (1.0 avg.) with a touchdown at New Mexico on Nov. 18 in six snaps ... Only played special teams against Air Force on Nov. 26 ... Did not play against Middle Tennessee in the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl on Dec. 24.

 

FRESHMAN SEASON (2021)

Played in eight of the 14 games on the season ... Rushed 24 times for 75 yards (3.1 avg.) with a long of eight yards ... Was on the travel squad but did not play in the opener vs. New Mexico State on Sept. 4 ... Logged six snaps late at Arizona (Sept. 11), rushing three times for 13 yards (4.3 avg.) ... Set then career bests in rushing attempts (3), rushing yards (13) and long rush (8) ... Suited up but did not play against Utah on Sept. 18 ... Logged his most playing time of his career against Towson on Sept. 25 in 17 snaps, rushing a career-high 13 times for a career-best 38 yards (2.9 avg.) with a long run of seven yards ... Came on late to play five snaps against New Mexico on Oct. 9, rushing three times for 10 yards (3.3 avg.) with a long of seven ... Logged statless special teams snaps at San José State on Oct. 15, at Air Force on Oct. 23, vs. Fresno State on Oct. 30 and at Hawai’i on Nov. 6 ... Did not play against Nevada on Nov. 13, at UNLV on Nov. 19 or Boise State on Nov. 26 ... Played late (10 snaps) against Utah State on Dec. 4 in the Mountain West Championship game, rushing five times for 14 yards (2.8 avg.) with a long of four ... Did not play in the Tropical Smoothie Frisco Bowl against No. 24/25 UTSA.

 

FRESHMAN (TRUE) SEASON (2020)

Played in one game as a true freshman, recording a 5-yard rush ... Did not travel to each of the first five games ... Made the travel roster for the first time at Colorado on Nov. 28, but did not play ... Had his first collegiate appearance the following week at Colorado State (Dec. 5) where he ran once for five yards ... Traveled, but did not play in the season finale at No. 14/16 Brigham Young.

 

HIGH SCHOOL

Was a three-year letter winner at Serra High School in Los Angeles … According to MaxPreps, rushed for 1,230 yards and 17 touchdowns on 165 carries (7.5 avg.) over his career, while adding 22 catches for 237 yards (10.8 avg.) and three touchdowns … Also ran track and field at Serra High … A three-star recruit by both Rivals and 247sports … Received a scout grade of 83 by 247sports.

 

PERSONAL

 

Jaylon Ryan Armstead was born May 21, 2001, in Los Angeles ... Son of Dionne Dixon ... Ended up picking the Aztecs over offers from Arizona State, Nevada, UNLV and Northern Arizona ... Is undecided on a major.

2022

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
6.0	2.0	313.0	52.0	61.0

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
0.0	0.0	1.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	1.0

puntReturns
AVG	NO	TD	LONG	YDS
0.0	1.0	1.0	0.0	0.0

2021

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
3.1	0.0	75.0	24.0	8.0

2020

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
5.0	0.0	5.0	1.0	5.0