Jaylen Watson

#3· Iowa ·CB ·Jr ·2028 Draft · Detroit, Mich.

5'11"Height 185 lbWeight

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High School Background

★★★

Stars

#1088

National

#93

Position

#42

State

HometownDetroit, Mich.

High SchoolToledo Central (OH)

Transfer History

Not a transfer. Add a stint to track portal history.

High School Offers 14

Bowling Green Central Michigan Cincinnati Eastern Michigan Iowa Liberty Louisville Maryland Miami (OH) Minnesota Penn State Toledo West Virginia Western Michigan

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Jaylen Watson #3

Iowa · CB · Jr · 2028 Draft · Detroit, Mich. · Toledo Central (OH)

5-11 · 185 lbs

3.9

Long Shot

Floor 3.2 · Ceiling 4.5

#3904 overall · #467 CB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Jr 3-star DB projected starter (DB1), modest production (15 tk, 1 PD in 2025). Rotational riser.

Ceiling · 4.5

Projected 2026 starter (DB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.6).

Floor · 3.2

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.7.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1088 · Pos #93 · State #42

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	PD
2025	Iowa	5	15	13	1
2024	Iowa	4	5	3	—