Max OlsonApr 14, 2025, 09:18 PM ET
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Cal operating again Jaydn Ott entered the switch portal on Monday, assets instructed ESPN.
Ott, a graduate switch, is likely one of the best returning operating backs in faculty soccer and is predicted to be extremely coveted within the spring switch window.
The 6-foot, 205-pound rusher was once a first-team All-Pac-12 variety in 2023 after main the convention with 1,315 dashing yards and 12 touchdowns. Ott has produced 3,460 all-purpose yards over the last 3 seasons, 3rd maximum amongst all FBS backs set to go back for 2025.
Ott introduced in December that he deliberate to go back to Cal for his senior season, however assets stated the Bears had been preventing off important SEC hobby in fresh weeks previous to his determination to formally input the portal. Ott has one season of eligibility ultimate.
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Ott won preseason All-The usa popularity going into his junior season however suffered an ankle damage within the Bears’ season opener that restricted his productiveness over the remainder of the season. He rushed for 385 yards on 3.3 yards according to elevate and stuck 24 passes for 222 yards and every other ranking in 2024.
As a real freshman starter in 2022, Ott earned Freshman All-The usa honors after completing with 1,218 all-purpose yards — fourth highest within the Pac-12 — and 11 touchdowns.
Cal has misplaced 4 operating backs to the switch portal this spring between Ott, Kadarius Calloway, Byron Cardwell Jr. and Justin Williams-Thomas. The Bears do go back Jaivian Thomas, who led the staff with 626 dashing yards and 7 touchdowns ultimate season.
Faculty soccer’s spring switch window formally opens Wednesday and closes on April 25.
