Pitt 2021 All 105: WR Jaylon Barden

All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of Pitt’s 2021 training camp roster.

10 • Jaylon Barden, sophomore wide receiver

Last year: Played in nine games as a freshman, starting two.

Stats: Caught seven passes for 140 yards and a score.

Camp outlook: New wide receivers coach Brennan Marion looks ready to take over where Chris Beatty left off in developing this young receiving core. With a year of experience under his belt, Barden has a chance to develop greatly.

Projected role: D.J. Turner graduated, opening another spot in the rotation of receivers, which will surely lead to more targets down the line. Barden could be a promising second slot option behind Jordan Addison.

Accolades, Highlights: 

Named to the All-Georgia Class AAA first team and won Georgia 3-AAA All-Region Player of the Year in his senior year of high school.

First TD for Jaylon Barden! 🙌@kennypickett10 x @BardenJaylon

WATCH: https://t.co/3W810ifadl#H2P • #BeatVT pic.twitter.com/DsLUg3sgZI

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) November 21, 2020

Coverage links:

• Jeffrey and Kenya Barden on Life as Long Distance Parents of a Pitt Panther
• Beyond the Box Score: Rookies Addison, Barden Spark Pitt’s Passing Game
• At Home with Incoming Pitt Freshman WR Jaylon Barden
• NFL Dreams, Long-Standing Relationships Have Jaylon Barden Ready for Pitt
• Pitt 2020 Commit WR Jaylon Barden Can’t Wait To Arrive in Pittsburgh

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