Jaydn Ott

Ott grew up in Norco, California and initially attended Norco High School. He committed to play college football at Oregon as a freshman in high school.{{cite web|url=https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2019/08/2022-recruiting-rankings-oregon-ducks-commit-jaydn-ott-named-nations-no-3-rb.html|title=2022 recruiting rankings: Oregon Ducks commit Jaydn Ott named nation's No. 3 RB|first=Andrew|last=Nemec|work=The Oregonian|date=August 9, 2019|access-date=September 28, 2022}} After his freshman year Ott moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and transferred to Bishop Gorman High School.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-jaydn-ott-20190709-story.html|title=Running back Jaydn Ott leaves Norco|work=Los Angeles Times|date=July 9, 2019|access-date=September 26, 2022}} As a sophomore, Ott rushed for 11.7 yards per carry.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/jaydn-ott-may-make-an-impact|title=Cal RB Jaydn Ott Might Make an Immediate Impact as a Freshman|first=Jake|last=Curtis|website=SI.com|date=August 10, 2022|access-date=September 26, 2022}} He returned to Norco before the start of his senior year.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailybulletin.com/2021/09/03/jaydn-ott-leads-norco-football-over-rancho-cucamonga|title=Jaydn Ott leads Norco football over Rancho Cucamonga|work=Inland Valley Daily Bulletin|date=September 3, 2021|access-date=September 28, 2022}} Ott rushed for 1,140 yards and 17 touchdowns on 114 carries as a senior.{{cite web|url=https://uga.rivals.com/news/oregon-state-hosts-four-star-2022-rb-jaydn-ott|title=Oregon State Hosts Four-Star 2022 RB Jaydn Ott|first=Brenden|last=Slaughter|website=Rivals.com|date=December 7, 2021|access-date=September 28, 2022}} Ott decommitted from Oregon during his sophomore year and later committed to play at California.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/oregon/Article/Oregon-Ducks-Football-Recruiting-Jaydn-Ott-decommittment--148249453/|title=2022 running back Jaydn Ott decommits from Oregon|first=Kevin|last=Wade|website=247Sports.com|date=June 16, 2020|access-date=September 28, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/cal-lands-4-star-rb|title=Cal Football: Bears Add 4-Star Running Back Jaydn Ott to the Class of 2022|first=Jeff|last=Faraudo|website=SI.com|date=July 4, 2021|access-date=September 28, 2022}} He re-opened his recruitment as a senior, but ultimately signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Cal.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/jaydn-ott-decommits-from-cal|title=RB Jaydn Ott De-Commits From Cal, Reopens Recruiting|first=Jake|last=Curtis|website=SI.com|date=September 17, 2021|access-date=September 26, 2022}}

Ott rushed for 104 yards on 17 carries and caught two passes for 26 yards and one touchdown in his collegiate debut against UC Davis.{{cite web|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/09/09/cal-football-fab-freshman-ott-has-golden-bears-off-and-running|title=Cal football: Fab freshman Ott has Golden Bears off and running|work=The Mercury News|date=September 9, 2022|access-date=September 26, 2022}} He made headlines in week 4 after rushing for 274 yards, the third-most in a game in school history and most ever by a Pac-12 freshman, and three touchdowns in a 49–31 win over Arizona.{{cite web|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/Jaydn-Ott-runs-for-274-and-3-scores-as-Cal-knocks-17464806.php|title=Cal's Jaydn Ott runs for 274 yards and 3 TDs as Bears knock off Arizona|work=San Francisco Chronicle|date=September 24, 2022|access-date=September 26, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3639640/2022/09/29/true-freshman-report-cal-colorado/|title=The True Freshman Report: A new quarterback at Colorado, a star running back at Cal|first=Manny|last=Navarro|website=The Athletic|date=September 29, 2022|access-date=September 29, 2022}} As a true freshman, Ott ran for 897 yards and eight touchdowns, while adding another 321 yards and three touchdowns through the air. He led all Pac-12 freshmen in all-purpose yards per game, all-purpose yards, total touchdowns and rushing touchdowns. Ott was named a Freshman All-American for the 2022 season.{{Cite web |title=Jaydn Ott - Football |url=https://calbears.com/sports/football/roster/jaydn-ott/24281 |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=California Golden Bears Athletics |language=en}}

As a sophomore, Ott continued to see success, scoring 15 total touchdowns and running for a Pac-12 high 1,315 rushing yards. He earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors, and was a candidate for the Doak Walker, Maxwell and Walter Camp Awards. Following the season, Ott announced via social media that he would be returning to Cal for the 2024 season.{{Cite web |title=Jaydn Ott Announces Return To Cal In 2024 |url=https://calbears.com/news/2023/12/15/football-jaydn-ott-announces-return-to-cal-in-2024.aspx |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=California Golden Bears Athletics |language=en}}

On April 15, 2025, Ott announced that he would be transferring to Oklahoma.{{Cite web|title=Former Cal running back Jaydn Ott transferring to Oklahoma|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44690435/former-cal-running-back-jaydn-ott-transferring-oklahoma|access-date=May 14, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}

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