Jaylan Lawson brings veteran versatility and off-ball toughness to SJSU
Jaylan Lawson is a senior linebacker for San Jose State who has brought veteran depth and special-teams value to the Spartans, with ESPN listing him at 9 total tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in the 2023 season. He’s a compact, physical defender at 6-foot-1 and about 199 pounds, and his background includes a junior-college stop plus a move from safety to linebacker, which points to adaptability and football IQ. Off the field, he’s also known for balancing football with career development and leadership-minded work in the community, making him the kind of reliable, multifaceted fit coaches tend to trust.
