Jaelyn Lay brings veteran size, blocking upside, and a low-volume receiving role to UMass
Lay is a 6-foot-6, 265-pound graduate transfer tight end whose value is built more on size, blocking, and experience than big receiving numbers. In the 2024 season at UMass, he caught 2 passes for 17 yards, but his profile is stronger than the stat line suggests: he previously logged 149 snaps at Clemson, played through injuries at Alabama State in 2022, and has been praised for being a strong blocker who can also run routes with speed and athleticism. He looks like a fit for a team needing a mature, physical TE who can help in the run game and survive the grind.
