Jayden Bellamy
| No. 1 – UCF Knights | |
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| Position | Cornerback |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 11, 2003[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Jayden Bellamy (born March 11, 2003)[1] is an American football cornerback for the UCF Knights. He previously played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Syracuse Orange.
Early life
[edit]Bellamy attended Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey. He was rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and committed to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over offers from Clemson, Florida State, Ohio State, and Penn State.[2]
College career
[edit]Notre Dame
[edit]As a freshman in 2022, Bellamy did not appear in any games and was redshirted. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[3]
Syracuse
[edit]Bellamy transferred to play for the Syracuse Orange.[4] In week 12 of the 2023 season, he intercepted a pass which he returned for his first career touchdown in a win over Pittsburgh.[5] In two seasons at Syracuse from 2023 to 2024, Bellamy totaled 33 tackles, three interceptions, and two touchdowns. After the 2024 season, he once again entered the NCAA transfer portal.[6][7]
UCF
[edit]Bellamy transferred to play for the UCF Knights.[8] In week one of the 2025 season, Bellamy recorded four tackles and an interception in a victory versus Jacksonville State.[9] He finished the 2025 season with 27 tackles, eight pass deflections, and an interception.[10] In week four of the 2026 season, Bellamy notched an interception and a forced fumble in a win over TCU.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Bellamy is the son of former NFL safety Jay Bellamy.[12][13]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Jayden Bellamy CB UCF". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
- ↑ Farmer, Douglas (December 15, 2021). "Notre Dame gets the letters: Cornerbacks Benjamin Morrison and Jayden Bellamy". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Engel, Patrick. "Notre Dame freshman CB Jayden Bellamy enters transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Leiker, Emily. "Ex-Notre Dame cornerback Jayden Bellamy commits to SU out of transfer portal". Syracuse.com. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ MacWilliam, Jesse (November 15, 2023). "Jayden Bellamy fitting in well with Syracuse football". Spectrum News. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Stepansky, Aiden. "DB Jayden Bellamy enters portal, 10th Syracuse player to transfer". The Daily Orange. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Carlson, Chris. "Jayden Bellamy led a Syracuse defense that gave up 32 yards to Holy Cross in 2nd half: 'He'll always answer the call'". Syracuse.com. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Boyle, Chris (November 25, 2025). "How Jayden Bellamy approached 1st season with UCF football in Big 12". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Murschel, Matt (September 3, 2025). "What's in a name? UCF's Jayden Bellamy brings confidence to the secondary". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Murschel, Matt (July 17, 2026). "UCF position preview: Jayden Bellamy, Antione Jackson help strengthen cornerbacks' unit". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Boyle, Chris (September 26, 2026). "UCF defense 'started out fast' after Jayden Bellamy's punchout". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Hunt, Todderick. "Family, football & NFL dreams: N.J.'s top DBs, teammates & best friends — Bellamy & Gould". NJ.com. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Hunt, Todderick. "Class of 2022 Rutgers DB legacy Jayden Bellamy earns 1st offer during Scarlet-White game". NJ.com. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
External links
[edit]- 2003 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Passaic County, New Jersey
- People from North Haledon, New Jersey
- American football cornerbacks
- Bergen Catholic High School alumni
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players
- Syracuse Orange football players
- UCF Knights football players
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- 21st-century African-American sportsmen