Janiyah Rayeford brings size, upside, and early-career grit to the Firebirds’ front line
Rayeford is a 5'9" freshman forward for District of Columbia who has already shown active two-way flashes, posting 9 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in one 2025-26 game log entry, which hints at a do-everything role rather than a one-dimensional one[1]. She looks like a high-motor, developing frontcourt piece who can disrupt possessions, rebound outside her size, and give a team energy and versatility—exactly the kind of player who can earn minutes by playing hard and fitting multiple lineups[1][2].
