former blue-chip DB looking to turn pedigree into snaps
Jaylen Heyward brings legit Power Five pedigree and playmaking upside: he was a four-star recruit, a top-10 safety nationally, and a standout two-way high school athlete with 105 tackles and 7 interceptions in 39 games. At UCF, though, the on-field sample has been modest so far, with limited production in his first two seasons. The appeal is the ceiling—size, athletic profile, and versatility—but the fit depends on whether a team wants a developmental defensive back who can still grow into his recruiting hype.
