Entering 2022 season

Big body, who should be in the mix for playing time in his second season with the Aztecs ... Enters the season third on the depth chart at the ‘T’ running back behind seniors Chance Bell and Jordan Byrd.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2021)
Played in eight of the 14 games on the season ... Rushed 24 times for 75 yards (3.1 avg.) with a long of eight yards ... Was on the travel squad but did not play in the opener vs. New Mexico State on Sept. 4 ... Logged six snaps late at Arizona (Sept. 11), rushing three times for 13 yards (4.3 avg.) ... Set then career bests in rushing attempts (3), rushing yards (13) and long rush (8) ... Suited up but did not play against Utah on Sept. 18 ... Logged his most playing time of his career against Towson on Sept. 25 in 17 snaps, rushing a career-high 13 times for a career-best 38 yards (2.9 avg.) with a long run of seven yards ... Came on late to play five snaps against New Mexico on Oct. 9, rushing three times for 10 yards (3.3 avg.) with a long of seven ... Logged statless special teams snaps at San José State on Oct. 15, at Air Force on Oct. 23, vs. Fresno State on Oct. 30 and at Hawai’i on Nov. 6 ... Did not play against Nevada on Nov. 13, at UNLV on Nov. 19 or Boise State on Nov. 26 ... Played late (10 snaps) against Utah State on Dec. 4 in the Mountain West Championship game, rushing five times for 14 yards (2.8 avg.) with a long of four ... Did not play in the Tropical Smoothie Frisco Bowl against No. 24/25 UTSA.

FRESHMAN (TRUE) SEASON (2020)
Played in one game as a true freshman, recording a 5-yard rush ... Did not travel to each of the first five games ... Made the travel roster for the first time at Colorado on Nov. 28, but did not play ... Had his first collegiate appearance the following week at Colorado State (Dec. 5) where he ran once for five yards ... Traveled, but did not play in the season finale at No. 14/16 Brigham Young.

HIGH SCHOOL
Was a three-year letter winner at Serra High School in Los Angeles … According to MaxPreps, rushed for 1,230 yards and 17 touchdowns on 165 carries (7.5 avg.) over his career, while adding 22 catches for 237 yards (10.8 avg.) and three touchdowns … Also ran track and field at Serra High … A three-star recruit by both Rivals and 247sports … Received a scout grade of 83 by 247sports.

PERSONAL
Jaylon Ryan Armstead was born May 21, 2001, in Los Angeles ... Son of Dionne Dixon ... Ended up picking the Aztecs over offers from Arizona State, Nevada, UNLV and Northern Arizona ... Is undecided on a major.

SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Carries: 13 vs. Towson (9/25/21)
Rushing Yards: 38 vs. Towson (9/25/21)
Long Rush: 8 at Arizona (9/11/21)

Jaylon Armstead