Jayden Shelton, - Prep Redzone

Jayden Shelton

Linebacker

2025 Class

6'1" Height

190 Weight

South Oak Cliff School

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Jayden Shelton is a 6'1" Linebacker in the 2025 class. Shelton attends South Oak Cliff in Texas. Shelton's Player Profile was created on March 8, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Jayden Shelton is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Marcus Henry

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South Oak Cliff linebacker Jayden Shelton Jayden Shelton 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB South Oak Cliff | 2025 State TX has been a key playmaker for the Golden Bears all season, anchoring their defense with great instincts, speed, and sure tackling. Showing off his ability to excel in pass coverage, Shelton made a game-changing play with a pick-six in the semifinals against Argyle. His efforts helped South Oak Cliff secure a dominant 37-3 victory, sending the Golden Bears to their fourth straight state championship appearance.

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Marcus Henry

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Shelton has been a dominant force for South Oak Cliff’s defense, leading the charge as the Golden Bears continue their playoff run. The Arkansas commit has delivered back-to-back standout performances, recording 11 tackles in a 52-14 first-round win over Terrell and 10 tackles in a 38-7 victory over Huntsville in the second round. Shelton’s ability to control the field with his physicality and leadership has been instrumental for South Oak Cliff. Heading into the third round, he will again set the tone for a defense aiming to propel the Golden Bears closer to another deep playoff push.

Written 1 year ago