Jaylen Mahoney

Jaylen Mahoney
No. 39
PositionSafety
Personal information
Born (2000-11-19) November 19, 2000
Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth Pointe (Rock Hill, South Carolina)
CollegeVanderbilt (2019–2023)
NFL draft2024: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jaylen Elijah Mahoney (born November 19, 2000) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

College career

During Mahoney's five-year collegiate career from 2019 to 2023, he appeared in 54 games, where he notched 247 tackles with 17 being for a loss, four sacks, 18 pass deflections, four interceptions, a forced fumble, and four fumble recoveries.[1][2][3][4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 10+5⁄8 in
(1.79 m)		188 lb
(85 kg)		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		4.54 s1.57 s2.46 s4.31 s7.03 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		19 reps
All values from Pro Day[5]

San Francisco 49ers

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Mahoney signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.[6][7] On August 27, 2024, Mahoney was released during final roster cuts but signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[8][9] On September 28, Mahoney was elevated to the team's active roster ahead of their week four matchup versus the New England Patriots.[10][11]

Mahoney signed a reserve/future contract with San Francisco on January 6, 2025.[12] On July 31, Mahoney was waived by the 49ers.[13] Four days later, Mahoney was re-signed by the 49ers.[14] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[15] On September 24, Mahoney signed with the 49ers' practice squad.[16] On October 8, he was released by the 49ers.[17]

New York Jets

On December 16, 2025, Mahoney was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad.[18]

Orlando Storm

On January 14, 2026, Mahoney was selected by the Orlando Storm in the 2026 UFL Draft.[19]

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 24, 2026, Mahoney was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles.[20] He was released on August 30, 2026.[21]

References

  1. ↑ "Jaylen Mahoney". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  2. ↑ Gerson, Aria (February 28, 2023). "Why Vanderbilt football safety Jaylen Mahoney returned for fifth season: 'We're going bowling'". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  3. ↑ Basena, Julian (July 18, 2023). "How Vanderbilt safety's girlfriend picked his slick SEC media days suit — straight off a mannequin". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  4. ↑ Gerson, Aria (September 23, 2023). "Vanderbilt football safety Jaylen Mahoney ejected for targeting in 1Q vs. Kentucky". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  5. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jaylen Mahoney College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ Panacy, Peter (July 9, 2024). "49ers roster 2024: UDFA Jaylen Mahoney has clear path to make 53-man squad". Niners Noise. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  7. ↑ Melo, Justin (June 24, 2024). "49ers UDFA With Best Chance To Make Roster: Jaylen Mahoney". The Drat Network. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  8. ↑ "49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster of 2024". San Francisco 49ers. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  9. ↑ Bonilla, David (August 27, 2024). "49ers 2024 Practice Squad Tracker: Tanner Mordecai, Trent Taylor among signees". 49ers Web Zone. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  10. ↑ Maiocco, Matt. "49ers add Okuayinonu to active roster, place Hargrave, Robinson on IR". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  11. ↑ "49ers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of #NEvsSF". San Francisco 49ers. September 28, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  12. ↑ "49ers Sign WR Trent Taylor, TE Mason Pline and Nine Others to Reserve/Future Contracts". 49ers.com. January 6, 2025.
  13. ↑ "49ers Sign Abdullah, Bradley, Callaway, Isabella to One-Year Deals; Activate OL Ben Bartch". 49ers.com. July 31, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  14. ↑ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  15. ↑ "49ers Release, Waive, and Make Roster Moves on a List of Players". 49ers.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  16. ↑ "49ers Promote DL Beal Jr. to Roster, Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 24, 2025. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  17. ↑ "49ers Sign DL Bruce Hector to Practice Squad, Release S Jaylen Mahoney". 49ers.com. October 8, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  18. ↑ Weir, Susanna (December 16, 2025). "Jets Sign S Jarius Monroe to the Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
  19. ↑ "2026 Orlando Storm Draft: Day Two". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Eagles sign DB Jaylen Mahoney, RB Jordan Mims". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
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