Colorado University Athletics

2026 Spring Football Roster

Jayvon McFadden
Jersey Number 71

Jayvon McFadden

  • Position:
    Offensive Lineman
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    295
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Upper Marlboro, Md.
  • High School:
    Riverdale Baptist
  • Prev School:
    Ohio State
AS A TRANSFER
  • Rated as a three-star transfer prospect by 247 Sports.
  • Listed as the No. 1,005 player in the transfer portal and the No. 79 interior offensive lineman as of January 29, 2026.
  • Enters Colorado as an undergraduate transfer with four years to play four.
AT OHIO STATE (2025)
  • Played in two games, against Grambling State and at Illinois.
  • Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS
  • A four-star prospect by the recruiting services. 
  • ESPN listed him as the No. 16 interior offensive lineman and the No. 13 player from Maryland.
  • On3 rated him at a 91, the No. 18 interior offensive lineman, and the No. 9 player from Maryland. 
  • 247 Sports rated him at an 89 and listed him as the No. 35 interior offensive lineman, and the No. 19 player from Maryland 
  • 247 Composite: No. 391 player nationally, No. 24 interior offensive lineman, No. 11 player from Maryland. 
  • Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 363 player nationally, No. 25 interior offensive lineman in the class, No. 12 player from Maryland.
AT RIVERSIDE BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL 
  • Played three seasons of varsity football at Riverside Baptist under head coach Olandis Gary, former NFL running back who played for the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos.
  • Was the top-rated offensive lineman in the state of Maryland.
  • Helped his team to a perfect 10-0 record as a senior.
PERSONAL
  • Mother is Tara McFadden
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