Jaden Ligon
Jaden Ligon is a three-star recruit from LaGrange, GA (No. 2,049 in the 2024 class) who has not played in UAB's 8 games this season.
Where Ligon comes from
- LaGrange, GA
- LaGrange
- About 100 miles from Protective Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,049 in the 2024 class.
- On the UAB roster since 2024
Where Ligon fits
UAB lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 60th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
UAB is 4-4. Next: vs Charlotte, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from LaGrange, GA
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UAB -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 60th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UAB has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons at UAB
- 2026 UAB MortensenYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 UAB DilferYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 UAB DilferYear 1 · Games –
- High school LaGrangeLaGrange, GA · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,049 in the 2024 class. Signed with UAB.Also from LaGrange: Parker Shattuck (South Alabama), Dylan Barber (Marshall) and Malachi Fannin-Render (James Madison).
2024
- Signed with UABThree-star, out of LaGrange
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Trent Dilfer → Alex Mortensen. Worth noting in scheme + development context.