Jaylen Mahoney
Career Summary
Jaylen Mahoney played defensive back at Vanderbilt.
Jaylen Mahoney played defensive back at Vanderbilt from 2019 through 2023 and served as a team captain in his final two seasons.
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High School
Mahoney played at South Pointe High School.
Mahoney played at South Pointe in South Carolina, helping the team finish 15-0 and win the Class 4A state championship in 2017. He recorded 150 tackles, 35 passes defended and 10 interceptions in his high school career.
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College Career
Mahoney became a regular starter in Vanderbilt's secondary.
Mahoney started all 11 games in which he appeared in 2023, finishing second on the team with 59 tackles and leading Vanderbilt with six pass breakups. He recorded a career-high 16 tackles against Georgia.
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Career Accomplishments
Mahoney earned academic and weekly defensive honors.
Mahoney made the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2023 and was named Tennessee Sports Writers Association Defensive Player of the Week after the Georgia game. He finished college tied for fourth in Vanderbilt history with 17 pass breakups.
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