Coach Barnum says: “Jazel is equally talented as a runner and a thrower. He has confidence, swagger and fits the role of quarterback very well. Jazel is one of the best quarterbacks out of Colorado, a place we haven’t recruited in the past, so we were very happy to get him.”

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE

Lettered in football three times at Golden High School… a two-time second team All-State selection… two-time first team All-Conference… two-time Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player… team captain… completed 100 of 197 passes for 1,587 yards, 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions as a senior… rushed 164 times for 1,533 yards and 19 touchdowns… team won outright league championship for first time in 25 seasons… won playoff games in back-to-back seasons for first time in school history… was 132-211 for 2,121 yards, 25 TDs and 10 interceptions as a junior… rushed 103 times for 1,006 yards and 17 touchdowns… threw for 4,435 yards and 44 TDs in his career… had 6,933 yards of total offense… holds school records for passing yards, passing touchdowns and rushing touchdowns… a two-time Academic All-State honoree… three years on the Honor Roll.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Son of Jazel “Paul” Riley III and Aimee Riley… has one sister, Emyah… plans to major in Communications… would like to play professional football and be a sports broadcaster… hobbies are video games, puzzles and movies.

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Coach Barnum says

Jazel Riley