Jay Welch

Position:
Cornerback
Class:
Freshman
Height:
5-10
Weight:
173
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
High School:
Nazareth Academy
Major:
Undecided in College of Business

2021 (FRESHMAN)

Played in all 13 games
Recorded 3 special teams tackles in games vs. SEMO, at Western Illinois and vs. North Dakota

2020 (COVID YEAR)

Played in all 10 games
Had 5 tackles, including season-high 2 stops at North Dakota State and at Missouri State

HIGH SCHOOL

Helped Nazareth Academy to an IHSA Class 7A championship as a junior in 2018 and runner-up finish as a senior in 2019 …Team was a combined 26-2 during his junior and senior years … On a team with nearly a dozen college-bound players, he was the fastest, clocking a 4.3 in 40 … Also competed in track and placed fifth in the 100-meter dash at the 2019 IHSA Class 2A state meet.

PERSONAL

Full name is Jailon Welch ... Undecided major in college of business.