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Jayden Dalke

Jayden Dalke (1996-2026), Canadian CFL defensive back and linebacker, Saskatchewan Roughriders #38, 2022 sixth-round draft pick from Leduc, Alberta; 2025 Grey Cup champion and team captain who died in a Highway 11 collision near Lumsden, Saskatchewan.

Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders quarterback, 2023 Heisman winner at LSU, second overall pick in 2024, 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year, dual-threat QB sidelined by repeated left elbow dislocations in 2025 and 2026.

Jayden Danns

Jayden Danns (born 2006) is an English forward for Liverpool FC, an academy graduate and son of Neil Danns; 10 senior appearances, 3 goals, 2024 League Cup winner, loaned to Sunderland in 2025 but injured.

Jayden Higgins

Jayden Higgins, born 2002, is a Houston Texans wide receiver from Iowa State drafted 34th overall in 2025; 41 catches for 525 yards and 6 TDs as a rookie, then a torn ACL in 2026.

Jayden Joseph

Jayden Joseph (Jayden Kyle Joseph), English right-back/right wing-back at Leicester City; new contract to 2030; 2025/26 loan at Tranmere Rovers with 3 League Two goals; scored on league debut vs Notts County.

Jayden Lienou

Jayden Lienou (born 2008, Wigan) is a Welsh left-back at Leeds United, number 65, formerly of Everton and Manchester City academies; Wales youth international called up to the Wales senior squad in May 2026.

Jayden Maiava

Jayden Maiava, American college football quarterback from Honolulu for the USC Trojans after starting at UNLV; 2023 Mountain West Freshman of the Year, led the nation with a 91.2 QBR in 2025, and a projected 2027 NFL Draft Day 2 pick.

Jayden Nelson

Jayden Nelson (born 2002, Toronto) is a Canadian left winger who rose through the Toronto FC academy, played for Rosenborg BK, SSV Ulm, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Austin FC, and in August 2026 joined Bolton Wanderers; a Canada international with 3 goals and a 2026 World Cup squad member.

Jayden Quaintance

Jayden Quaintance, born 2007, is an NBA forward-center for the San Antonio Spurs, drafted No. 20 overall in 2026 after college stints at Arizona State and Kentucky; a rim-protecting big man sidelined by right knee surgery.

Jayden Sellers

Jayden Sellers (born 2007) is an American football wide receiver for the South Carolina Gamecocks, brother of quarterback LaNorris Sellers; a three-star 2025 recruit from Florence, South Carolina who led Gamecock freshmen with 337 receiving yards in 2025 before a season-ending August 2026 injury.

Jayden Struble

Jayden Struble (born 2001, Cumberland, RI) is an American NHL defenseman, drafted 46th overall by Montreal in 2019, a Northeastern alum, traded to Nashville in October 2026.

Jayden Williams

Jayden Kiyon Williams (born 2003) is an offensive tackle from Conway, Arkansas; Ole Miss 2021-25, drafted 217th overall in 2026 by the Arizona Cardinals, now starting at left tackle as a rookie after Paris Johnson Jr.'s injury.

Jaydev Unadkat

Jaydev Unadkat (born 1991, Porbandar) is an Indian left-arm fast-medium bowler; Saurashtra captain who won Ranji titles 2019-20 and 2022-23 with a record 67 wickets in 2019-20, and an India Test, ODI and T20I player.

Jaydon Blue

Jaydon Blue is an American football running back who played for Texas before the Dallas Cowboys drafted him in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown (born 1996) is an American NBA guard-forward, 2016 No. 3 pick, 2024 NBA champion and Finals MVP with the Boston Celtics, traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026.

Jaylen Key

Jaylen Key (born 2000) is an American football safety; Mr. Irrelevant as the Jets' No. 257 final pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after UAB and Alabama; later with the Bengals.

Jaylen Reed

Jaylen Reed (Jaylen MarQuiese Reed, born 2003) is an NFL safety from Penn State, drafted 187th overall by Houston in 2025 and traded to the New England Patriots in 2026 for Kayshon Boutte.

Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle, NFL wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, formerly Miami Dolphins; 2021 first-round pick (6th overall) from Alabama, rookie-record 104 catches, three straight 1,000-yard seasons, traded to Denver in 2026.

Jaylen Wells

Jaylen Wells (born 2003) is an American NBA wing for the Memphis Grizzlies, drafted 39th overall in 2024 from Washington State after starting at Division II Sonoma State; 2024-25 All-Rookie First Team.

Jaylin Lane

Jaylin Lane (born 2002) is an NFL wide receiver and punt returner for the Washington Commanders, drafted 128th overall in 2025 after playing college football at MTSU and Virginia Tech with a 4.34-second 40-yard dash.

Jaylin Smith

Jaylin Smith (born 2003) is an NFL cornerback for the Houston Texans, drafted 97th overall in 2025 from USC, a versatile slot/boundary corner and 2023 Holiday Bowl Defensive MVP.

Jaylon Smith

Jaylon Smith (born 1995) is an American NFL linebacker from Notre Dame; a 2016 Fiesta Bowl knee and nerve injury dropped him to pick 34, then he became a 2019 Pro Bowler with Dallas.

Jaylon Tyson

Jaylon Tyson (born 2002) is an NBA guard-forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers, drafted 20th overall in 2024 from California; a 2026 Rising Star averaging 13.6 points on .458 three-point shooting.

Jayna Hefford

Jayna Hefford, born 1977 in Trenton, Ontario, is a Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame forward who won four straight Olympic golds (2002-2014) and seven World Championship titles with Team Canada, and now leads PWHL hockey operations.

Jayne Torvill

Jayne Torvill (born 1957, Nottingham), Dame Jayne Torvill-Christensen, British ice dancer; with Christopher Dean won 1984 Sarajevo Olympic gold to Ravel's Boléro with twelve perfect 6.0s, plus 1994 bronze.

Jayron Kearse

Jayron Kearse (born 1994) is a former NFL safety from Fort Myers, Florida; Clemson alumnus, nephew of Jevon Kearse; drafted 244th overall in 2016 by Minnesota, later a Dallas Cowboys starter and defensive play-caller.

Jays (Boston Celtics)

The Jays: nickname for Boston Celtics wings Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, drafted No. 3 in 2017 and 2016, NBA's winningest duo 2017-23, 2024 NBA champions with Jaylen Brown as Finals and ECF MVP.

Jayson Hopper

Jayson Hopper (born 1997), nicknamed Jhop, is an American CrossFit athlete and former Clemson wide receiver who won the 2025 CrossFit Games as Fittest Man on Earth and finished 6th in 2026.

Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum is an American professional basketball forward for the Boston Celtics, drafted third overall in 2017, who won the 2024 NBA championship and signed the NBA's largest contract in 2024.

Jayson Werth

Jayson Werth (born 1979) is a former MLB outfielder, 2008 World Series champion with the Phillies and 2012 NLDS walk-off hero for the Nationals; retired 2018 with 229 home runs, later a racehorse owner.