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The NCAA Division 1 Transfer Portal opened for a two-week period on Jan 2.  With a smaller high school recruiting class and an exodus of close to 30

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UCF defensive back Jaylen Heyward announced Tuesday he will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, bringing his Knights career to a close after just two

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Former four-star DB Jaylen Heyward announces opt-out, will enter Transfer Portal

The Big 12 released the initial availability report on Wednesday night, and UCF listed six players as out and five more as questionable heading into

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Big 12 Availability Report: Two key defensive players out as UCF preps for Kansas

Sean Green, host of the Charge On Football Podcast, just dropped episode two of his "Meet the Knights" series featuring UCF defensive backs Braeden

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UCF DBs open up on Gus Malzahn's exit, team unity under Scott Frost

Most schools stopped recruiting On300 four-star safety Jaylen Heyward after he committed to Georgia on Jan. 13. However, as UCF — and almost Miami —

UCF On300 safety Jaylen Heyward reveals he almost chose Miami after Georgia decommitment

Jaylen Heyward is a two-way player that became such an important part of the Rockledge (Florida) High School squad that his coach, Wayne Younger, called him the “team’s most valuable player.” Early on it was clear that Heyward was going to make a big impact for the Raiders. As a sophomore, he racked up 35 tackles, six pass breakups and three interceptions. He then backed that up with a junior season that saw him record 44 tackles, eight pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two interceptions and 677 yards of total offense. As a sophomore, Heyward was a state qualifier in the 100-meter dash with times as fast as 10.68 seconds, and he was part of a 4x100 squad that finished second in the 3A state track meet.

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Athletic defensive back with the skills to line up at multiple spots in the secondary. Measured at around 5-foot-10.5, 180 pounds prior to his junior season. A strong athlete who also excels as a sprinter in track and field. Was a state finalist in the 100 meters as a junior with a 10.79 second mark. Primarily lined up as a cornerback as a junior, despite being considered as a safety prospect. Could feasibly play multiple spots in the secondary at the college level. Has the speed to run with receivers on vertical routes. Carries wideouts down the field and stays in phase. His man cover skills stack up on the higher end among 2024 safety prospects. Had solid ball production as a junior with 8 pass breakups and 2 interceptions. A physical and willing tackler. Not shy in lowering his shoulder.  Also plays on offense, showing his burst as a running back. Pulls away from defenses once he’s at the second level.  Does not have a big frame. Looks to be more of a straight line athlete at this time and can continue improving his fluidity and change of direction. 

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