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Jayden Bellamy
No. 1 – UCF Knights
PositionCornerback
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born (2003-03-11) March 11, 2003 (age 23)[1]
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolBergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey)
College
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

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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

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Notre Dame

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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

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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

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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

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Bellamy is the son of former NFL safety Jay Bellamy.[12][13]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Jayden Bellamy CB UCF". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  2. ↑ Farmer, Douglas (December 15, 2021). "Notre Dame gets the letters: Cornerbacks Benjamin Morrison and Jayden Bellamy". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ Engel, Patrick. "Notre Dame freshman CB Jayden Bellamy enters transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  4. ↑ Leiker, Emily. "Ex-Notre Dame cornerback Jayden Bellamy commits to SU out of transfer portal". Syracuse.com. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ MacWilliam, Jesse (November 15, 2023). "Jayden Bellamy fitting in well with Syracuse football". Spectrum News. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  6. ↑ Stepansky, Aiden. "DB Jayden Bellamy enters portal, 10th Syracuse player to transfer". The Daily Orange. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Murschel, Matt (July 17, 2026). "UCF position preview: Jayden Bellamy, Antione Jackson help strengthen cornerbacks' unit". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  11. ↑ Boyle, Chris (September 26, 2026). "UCF defense 'started out fast' after Jayden Bellamy's punchout". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  12. ↑ Hunt, Todderick. "Family, football & NFL dreams: N.J.'s top DBs, teammates & best friends — Bellamy & Gould". NJ.com. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  13. ↑ Hunt, Todderick. "Class of 2022 Rutgers DB legacy Jayden Bellamy earns 1st offer during Scarlet-White game". NJ.com. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
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