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Jalyn Stanford

Defensive Back

2023 Class

6'0" Height

180 Weight

Jenks School

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Jalyn Stanford is a 6'0" Defensive Back in the 2023 class. Stanford attends Jenks in Oklahoma. Stanford's Player Profile was created on June 14, 2021. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Jalyn Stanford is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Michael Knight

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

One big question going into the Bixby rematch will be the status of senior running back Jaiden Carroll Jaiden Carroll 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Jenks | 2023 State OK . It does not look like he appeared to play in the last two playoff games for the Trojans. In the win over Mustang, it was fellow senior Jalyn Stanford Jalyn Stanford 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Jenks | 2023 State OK who ended up leading the Jenks rushing attack and was also a threat to catch the ball out of the backfield. Stanford is also one of Jenks’ best defensive players at the safety position. If Stanford has to pull double duty as a running back and safety, it could make for a long afternoon. But it’s something that he’s done multiple times this season when Carroll has battled nagging injuries. If Carroll is able to go, that’s a player who ran for over 180 yards back in week ten.

3 years ago

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Michael Knight

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While Bixby’s Dylan Hasz Dylan Hasz 6'0" | DB Bixby | 2023 State OK has transitioned to more of the defensive side of the ball, we’ve seen the opposite from Jenks standout Jalyn Stanford Jalyn Stanford 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Jenks | 2023 State OK . Last year, Stanford played running back but it was mainly Jaiden Carroll Jaiden Carroll 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Jenks | 2023 State OK back there so Stanford could focus on defense. This year, Stanford has played more offense with Carroll missing time because of injuries. Stanford has been so consistent throughout the year and he is a big part of Jenks still being a serious state title contender despite the team going through all of the injuries. When it comes to Stanford as a prospect, he’s headed to the next level to play safety and he’s an excellent prospect at that position. He committed to Houston earlier this year and has remained loyal to that commitment throughout the fall.

4 years ago

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Chase Beal-Sharp

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Jalyn Stanford Jalyn Stanford 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Jenks | 2023 State OK showed in this game why he is committed to play college ball at Houston. He has explosive speed and solid strength, mixed with athleticism. There was one play that he broke away on a run that went 55-yards for a touchdown. On the way to the endzone, he hurdled a defender to help him get there. Jaiden Carroll Jaiden Carroll 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Jenks | 2023 State OK was given a lot of opportunities, but Jalyn Stanford Jalyn Stanford 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Jenks | 2023 State OK looked impressive in his share of the touches, as well. Houston might of found them a diamond in the rough if he continues to develop.

4 years ago

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Michael Knight

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Stats: 15 Carries | 221 Yards | 4 Touchdowns | 6 Tackles | 1 Interception

rnWith more injuries continuing to plague the two-time defending 6A-1 champs, it was time for one of their best playmakers to step up. And that’s what we saw on Friday night from senior standout , a Houston commit, as he played more running back on Friday than he has all season as injuries continued to disrupt the Jenks offense. Stanford showed that when he gets the football, good things usually happen as he went for over 200 yards and four touchdowns. Stanford’s focus this season has mainly been on defense at safety, and he had a good performance there as well, finishing with six tackles and an interception as the Trojans escaped Moore with a 49-41 victory. Jenks has tried to limit Stanford’s touches on offense to conserve his energy for defense, but it might be time to unleash him.

4 years ago

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Michael Knight

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You can make the argument that the best overall player in Friday’s match-up is Jenks senior standout and Houston commit Jalyn Stanford Jalyn Stanford 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Jenks | 2023 State OK . The senior is headed to the next level as a safety prospect, where he’s one of the top overall prospects in the state’s 2023 class. On offense, Stanford is an absolutely electric running back when he’s in the lineup. But the Trojan coaching staff is careful about how much they use Stanford on offense with how valuable he is on the defensive side of the ball. We expect to see Stanford get some looks on offense but it’s what he does with them that will make a difference. Stanford is a gamechanging athlete and the Trojans could use that on the offensive side of the ball as they face Union’s stout defense. But look for him to help the defense attempt to keep their dominance going.