#12
Jaylen Elder
Returning to UAB for 2026
Madison, Ga. → Morgan County
via uabsports.com ↗Jaylen Elder
One game to point at: 9 rec yds, 1 receptions against South Florida — Week 13, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- game log
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
UAB
NFL
NFL Draft
—
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UAB
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · UAB
Returning around him
- 73% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +5 net (38 in / 33 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UAB · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #103 · 2026 recruiting class #133
Background
2025 (UAB): Appeared in six games and made one start at Tulsa (11/29) Had one catch for nine yards versus South Florida (11/22) Had one carry for four yards versus North Texas (11/15) High School: Attended Morgan County High School in Madison, Ga. where he was a three-star recruit according to 24...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology