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Jayden Bell
Returning to West Virginia for 2026
R-Jr. · Fort Lauderdale, Fla. → St. Thomas Aquinas
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Jayden Bell
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
West Virginia
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · West Virginia
Returning around him
- 26% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -16 net (34 in / 50 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
West Virginia · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #63 · 2026 recruiting class #25
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12822
Peaked at #12822 this season.
Background
2025 (r-So.) Did not see game action 2024 (r-Fr.) Did not see game action 2023 (Fr.) Redshirted High School Played for coach Roger Hanott at Saint Thomas Aquinas High Saw action at safety and cornerback Member of three 7A championship teams that finished 36-2, ranked in the top 5 in the state all...