Versatile Princeton DB Jay Mentink brings special-teams juice and two-way athleticism
Jay Mentink is a junior defensive back for Princeton in the 2026 season, listed at 5-foot-11 and around 190-195 pounds, and he has already shown real value as a dependable, multi-phase contributor. In the 2024 season, he appeared in every game and made three tackles, while his high school résumé points to a playmaker with ball skills, tackling range, and return-game pop, including eight interceptions as a junior and all-league honors as a DB and returner. He also arrives with the added edge of being a proven dual-sport athlete and a high-character competitor, which makes him the kind of gritty, adaptable defender coaches usually love.
