 Denegal with Michigan after the 2023 Big Ten Championship | |
| San Diego State Aztecs – No. 4 | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class |  |
| Major | Communication and Media |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 19, 2004 |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Apple Valley (Apple Valley, California) |
Jayden Denegal (born April 19, 2004) is an American football quarterback for the San Diego State Aztecs. He previously played for the Michigan Wolverines.
Early life and high school
[edit]Denegal attended high school at Apple Valley located in Apple Valley, California. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four-star recruit, the 19th overall quarterback, and the 265th overall player in the class of 2022, where he committed to play college football for the Michigan Wolverines over offers from other schools such as Arkansas, Auburn, Michigan State, and Utah.[1][2]
College career
[edit]Michigan
[edit]During his three-year career at Michigan from 2022 through 2024, Denegal played in seven games, where he completed four of his five pass attempts for 50 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing four times for seven yards.[3] After the conclusion of the 2024 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[4]
San Diego State
[edit]Denegal transferred to play for the San Diego State Aztecs.[5] Heading into the 2025 season, he was named as the team's starting quarterback for their week one matchup.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ Zuke, Ryan. "What Michigan football is getting in new 4-star QB commit Jayden Denegal". MLive.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ Meek, Austin (June 25, 2021). "How Jayden Denegal became Michigan's answer at QB for 2022, plus more Wolverines recruiting notes". The Athletic. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ Berry, Seth. "Report: Former Michigan QB wins starting job at new school, will start Week 1". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ Garcia, Tony (December 9, 2024). "Michigan football QB Jayden Denegal the latest to enter transfer portal". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ Quintero, Jose (December 24, 2024). "Jayden Denegal leaves Michigan for San Diego State football, eyes QB1 after sitting all season". Victorville Daily Press. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ Kenney, Kirk (August 13, 2025). "'This is what I've been waiting for': Michigan transfer Jayden Denegal named Aztecs' starting QB". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ Zuke, Ryan. "Ex-Michigan QB named starter at San Diego State". MLive.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.