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Norfolk State University Athletics

2026 Football Roster

71 Jayden Chappell

  • Position OL
  • Ht./Wt. 6-5 / 340
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown Chesapeake, VA
  • Last School Western Branch HS
  • Instagram 71.Chaps

Biography

2025 (Redshort Sophomore):
Appeared in 10 games on Norfolk State's offensive line, helping the Spartans generate 4,344 total yards of offense and 235 first downs ... Contributed to an offense that averaged 362.0 yards and 20.9 points per game, including 143.8 rushing yards and 218.2 passing yards per contest ... Played a valuable role in providing protection for the passing game and supporting Norfolk State's rushing attack throughout the season ...  

2024 (Redshirt Freshman)
Played in 10 games, making five starts … Helped lead Spartans to win over VMI in first career start.
 
2023 (Freshman)
Did not play … Named to the NSU AD Honor Roll both semesters.

High School
Played at Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Va. … Also lettered in track and field … Registered 40 pancakes during junior campaign … Posted a personal best 44 in the shot put and 120 in the discus … As a senior, tallied 50 pancakes and five tackles … Selected Second Team All-Region.
 
Personal
Son of Stephanie Chappell and Ronnie Jordan … Has four sisters, Chianai Jordan, Anaziya Alexzander, Jasmine Nicholson and Amina Jordan, and two brothers, Jalen and Gabe Jordan … Cousin Jaylin Drewry played at Norfolk State … Majoring in Exercise Science.

Statistics

Season:
2026

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 71

    2023Freshman

    Offensive Lineman
    6'5" 310 lbs
    71

  • 2023-2024Freshman

    Offensive Lineman
    6'5" 310 lbs
  • 71

    2024Sophomore

    Offensive Lineman
    6'5" 310 lbs
    71
  • 71

    2025Redshirt Sophomore

    Offensive Lineman
    6'5" 340 lbs
    71
  • 71

    2026Redshirt Junior

    Offensive Lineman
    6'5" 340 lbs
    71