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Jediyah Willoughby stats, 2026

UConn (4–3, FBS Independents). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Jediyah Willoughby is a wide receiver for UConn (4–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 43rd in yards per catch (18.6), 111th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (9), 281st in receiving yards (260), in 7 games. This week: UConn at Air Force.

Receiving yards260281st of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches14432nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch18.643rd of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1470th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Jediyah Willoughby?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
6-1
Weight
202 pounds
Number
No. 2
Hometown
Fairburn, GA
High school
Langston Hughes (Fairburn, GA)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 2179 in the 2023 class, signed with Toledo

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Jediyah Willoughby's receiving stats

He's 43rd of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (18.6) and 281st of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (260).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards260281st of 682
Catches14432nd of 682
Yards per catch18.643rd of 675
Receiving TDs1470th of 506

The season

Jediyah Willoughby's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 111th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (9).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)9111th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Jediyah Willoughby's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2023Toledo11616.00—
2024Toledo11010.00—
2026UConn1426018.610
Career1628617.910

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Jediyah Willoughby do at Toledo and UConn?

Receiving yards by season
2023, Toledo: 161620232024, Toledo: 101020242026, UConn: 2602602026*
SchoolSeasonsCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush ydsExplosive catches
Toledo2023–202422613.00——
UConn2026 (so far)1426018.61064.3%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

Jediyah Willoughby's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2026UConn+0.60+0.6064.3%12.65%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Jediyah Willoughby's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. LafayetteW 56–740302
2vs. MarylandL 14–3836101
3at Southern MissW 48–2032101
4at Miami (OH)L 21–244100
5vs. SyracuseL 41–4251202
6at TempleW 34–2032301
8vs. MassachusettsW 35–1665312

FAQ

Questions about Jediyah Willoughby

What position does Jediyah Willoughby play?

Jediyah Willoughby plays wide receiver for UConn, which is 4–3 this season.

Where has Jediyah Willoughby played?

Toledo (2023–2024) and UConn (2026).

Where is Jediyah Willoughby from, and what year is he?

Jediyah Willoughby is a sophomore wide receiver for UConn, listed at 6-1 and 202 pounds, from Fairburn, GA.

How tall is Jediyah Willoughby, and how much does he weigh?

Jediyah Willoughby is listed at 6-1 and 202 pounds on UConn's 2026 roster.

What year is Jediyah Willoughby?

Jediyah Willoughby is a sophomore, from the 2023 recruiting class.

What are Jediyah Willoughby's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2023–2026), Jediyah Willoughby has 16 catches for 286 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does Jediyah Willoughby play for?

UConn (4–3, FBS Independents), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 2.

Is Jediyah Willoughby eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Jediyah Willoughby was in the 2023 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Jediyah Willoughby play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Massachusetts: 65 receiving yards, 3 catches, 1 receiving TD, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards). UConn won 35–16.

Where did Jediyah Willoughby go to high school?

Langston Hughes (Fairburn, GA). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 2179 in the 2023 class, signed with Toledo.

What are Jediyah Willoughby's stats this season?

260 receiving yards, 14 catches, 18.6 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 9 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jediyah Willoughby rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 43rd of 675 in yards per catch, 111th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 281st of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Jediyah Willoughby play next?

UConn visits Air Force Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM ET on MW+. The numbers' pick: Air Force.

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