Jesse Harrold is a four-star recruit from Tampa, FL, out of Gaither (No. 217 in the 2025 class) who has not played in UCF's 8 games this season.
Where Harrold comes from
- Tampa, FL
- Gaither
- About 100 miles from FBC Mortgage Stadium
- Four-star, No. 217 in the 2025 class; signed with Florida State.
Where Harrold fits
UCF lists 21 defensive linemen this season.
UCF defensive linemen with a game this season
UCF is 4-4. Next: at Kansas, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Gaither
Also from Tampa, FL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Frost
Pass share
48.3%
248 pass / 265 run
Plays / game
64.1
8 games
Team sack rate
5.7%
280 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for UCF -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
UCF has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Malachi Lawrence went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 UCF FrostYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Florida State NorvellYear 1 · Games –
- High school GaitherTampa, FL · Class of 2025Four-star, No. 217 in the 2025 class. Signed with Florida State.Also from Gaither: Eugene Wilson (LSU), Tawfiq Thomas (Georgia Tech), Serious Stinyard (Kansas State) and 5 more.
2025
- Signed with Florida StateFour-star, out of Gaither
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Mike Norvell and Scott Frost.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to UCF
