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Lincolnton standout Jalaythan Mayfield is bound for Indiana football, this after committing to the school during a June 19 ceremony.
The Wolves’ punishing linebacker announced his decision at Local Roots and Provisions in Lincolnton, the mid-day event also webcast via 247Sports. He selected the Hoosiers out of a trio of finalists including Miami and Georgia.
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In addition to those schools, Mayfield had nearly 30 other schools courting the 6-foot-1, 230-pound talent. Among those were powerhouse programs such as Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, Texas A&M, Tennessee and USC. Schools with a more regional profile like Appalachian State, Charlotte, Duke, NC State, North Carolina and South Carolina also tested the waters to guage Mayfield’s interest.
A four-star recruit according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, he is considered the eighth-ranked prospect in North Carolina and the No. 16 player nationally at the linebacker position.
Last fall, Mayfield led Lincolnton with 152 total tackles, 125 of which were on a solo basis. He also had six sacks, six forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. He was also credited with a blocked field goal and a blocked punt. Mayfield was also an asset in the Wolves’ ground attack, rushing for 343 yards and 13 touchdowns in helping Lincolnton to 11 wins and a berth in the NCHSAA 3A West final.
His performance last fall came on the heels of a breakthrough 2024 campaign, one in which he finished with 109 tackles (18 for a loss) and 10 sacks, along with two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal.
This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: Lincolnton linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield commits to Indiana football
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The Wolves’ punishing linebacker announced his decision at Local Roots and Provisions in Lincolnton, the mid-day event also webcast via 247Sports. He selected the Hoosiers out of a trio of finalists including Miami and Georgia.
THE MEN CALLING THE SHOW: Meet the Gastonia, Shelby high school football coaches for 2026 season
BOUND FOR ATHENS: East Lincoln 5-star recruit Jaxon Dollar commits to Georgia football, Kirby Smart
In addition to those schools, Mayfield had nearly 30 other schools courting the 6-foot-1, 230-pound talent. Among those were powerhouse programs such as Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, Texas A&M, Tennessee and USC. Schools with a more regional profile like Appalachian State, Charlotte, Duke, NC State, North Carolina and South Carolina also tested the waters to guage Mayfield’s interest.
A four-star recruit according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, he is considered the eighth-ranked prospect in North Carolina and the No. 16 player nationally at the linebacker position.
Last fall, Mayfield led Lincolnton with 152 total tackles, 125 of which were on a solo basis. He also had six sacks, six forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. He was also credited with a blocked field goal and a blocked punt. Mayfield was also an asset in the Wolves’ ground attack, rushing for 343 yards and 13 touchdowns in helping Lincolnton to 11 wins and a berth in the NCHSAA 3A West final.
His performance last fall came on the heels of a breakthrough 2024 campaign, one in which he finished with 109 tackles (18 for a loss) and 10 sacks, along with two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and a blocked field goal.
This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: Lincolnton linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield commits to Indiana football
Continue reading...
