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Jaylen Byers

Jaylen Byers

Jaylen Byers

Defensive Back/Wide Receiver
2028 Class
5'9" Height
160 Weight
Independence School
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Jaylen
Byers DB/WR
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
Independence
|
VA
Byers has been crushing it on the 7v7 circuit and he will come off the Watch List and...
Evaluation by Carl Frederick
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About Jaylen

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

I am a very versatile defender who can play corner, saftey, and nickel. I can be out anywhere on the defense and make plays. If you need me on offense I can play good slot receiver and get open and make explosive plays.

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

My mentality is no one is better than me, I don’t care about your offers you have to prove to me that you are good.

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

I am refereeing for football reffing and I help rising high schoolers prepare for college.

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

I am known as being a leader who picks up his teammates on and off the field, and I do a lot of community service to further help my community.

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

I have faced a lot of mental challenges if I don’t do good, but I get past those and move and to make better plays and not dwell on the past.

What type of college are you looking for?

Any college to give me a chance in football.

Expert Analysis
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Jaylen
Byers DB/WR
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
Independence
|
VA
Jaylen Byers
Byers has been crushing it on the 7v7 circuit and he will come off the Watch List and...
Written by Carl Frederick
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Byers has been crushing it on the 7v7 circuit and he will come off the Watch List and be ranked this time around. Playing defensive back for Independence High School as a sophomore, he did not allow 1 touchdown his way in 2025. The Tigers are expected to compete for a Cedar Run title next fall and Jaylen Byers will have a major impact.

2028 CB/SS/N
5,10 160, 6’ wingspan, 3.3 GPA
3 PBU’s
4/14 Receptions allowed
7 tackles
0 touchdowns allowed
🎥: https://t.co/RV0jdp2cim@danteabsher3 @rjwindows @carljfred @WillVapreps @PrepRedzoneVA @VaPrepsRivals @RivalsHS @Rivals @adamgorney @EvanGWatkins247 @BrianDohn247 pic.twitter.com/XKOt7yq4C1

— Jaylen Byers c/o 28 DB/ath ⭐️ (@jaylen_byers) February 2, 2026

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Expert Analysis
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Jaylen
Byers DB/WR
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
160
HS
Independence
|
VA
Jaylen Byers
Byers has been crushing it on the 7v7 circuit and he will come off the Watch List and...
Written by Carl Frederick
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
Prep Redzone

Carl Frederick | Prep Redzone Scout

Carl Frederick

Carl Frederick

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

@carljfred carljayfred@gmail.com

Byers has been crushing it on the 7v7 circuit and he will come off the Watch List and be ranked this time around. Playing defensive back for Independence High School as a sophomore, he did not allow 1 touchdown his way in 2025. The Tigers are expected to compete for a Cedar Run title next fall and Jaylen Byers will have a major impact.

2028 CB/SS/N
5,10 160, 6’ wingspan, 3.3 GPA
3 PBU’s
4/14 Receptions allowed
7 tackles
0 touchdowns allowed
🎥: https://t.co/RV0jdp2cim@danteabsher3 @rjwindows @carljfred @WillVapreps @PrepRedzoneVA @VaPrepsRivals @RivalsHS @Rivals @adamgorney @EvanGWatkins247 @BrianDohn247 pic.twitter.com/XKOt7yq4C1

— Jaylen Byers c/o 28 DB/ath ⭐️ (@jaylen_byers) February 2, 2026

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