Jaelen Gill

Jaelen Gill
Personal information
Born:	November 17, 1999 (age 25); Westerville, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Westerville South (Westerville, Ohio)
College:	Ohio State (2018–2019); Boston College (2020–2022); Fresno State (2023)
Position:	Wide receiver
Undrafted:	2024
Career history
	Los Angeles Chargers (2024); Cleveland Browns (2024);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jaelen Gill (born November 17, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver. He previously played college football for the Boston College Eagles, Fresno State Bulldogs, and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Early life and high school

Gill attended Westerville South High School in Westerville, Ohio. He was rated as a four-star recruit and held offers from schools such as Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, UCLA, Tennessee and USC.^[1] Gill committed to play college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.^[2]

College career

Ohio State

Gill took a redshirt season in 2018, during which he switched from running back to wide receiver.^[3] In week three of the 2019 season, he notched his first career touchdown on a 32-yard reception in a win over Rutgers.^[4] Gill finished the year with six receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown, and entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal following the season.^[5]

Boston College

Gill transferred to play for the Boston College Eagles.^[6] In 2020, he hauled in 29 receptions for 435 yards and a touchdown.^[7] In 2021, Gill tallied 24 receptions for 269 yards and a touchdown for the Golden Eagles.^[8] During the 2022 season, he tallied 27 receptions for 388 yards.^[9] After the season, Gill once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.^[9]

Fresno State

Gill transferred to play for the Fresno State Bulldogs.^[10] In his one season with the Bulldogs, he notched 48 receptions for 516 yards, and six touchdowns.^[11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m)	189 lb (86 kg)	30+5⁄8 in (0.78 m)	9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m)	4.52 s	1.60 s	2.65 s	4.36 s	7.09 s	34.0 in (0.86 m)	9 ft 11 in (3.02 m)	15 reps
All values from Pro Day^[12]

Los Angeles Chargers

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Gill signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.^[13] However, he was released during final roster cuts.^[14]

Cleveland Browns

On December 10, 2024, Gill signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.^[15]

References

^ VanHaaren, Tom (March 2017). "Class of 2018 RB Jaelen Gill commits to Ohio State". ESPN. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
^ Wasserman, Ari (March 2, 2017). "Jaelen Gill's Ohio State commitment shows there's no such thing as a national prospect in Columbus". Cleveland.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
^ Black, A.J. (July 14, 2020). "Report: Transfer WR Jaelen Gill Granted Immediate Eligibility". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
^ Ward, Austin (February 3, 2020). "Crucial offseason, spring camp looming for versatile Jaelen Gill". On3.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
^ Baird, Nathan (April 22, 2020). "Ohio State football's Jaelen Gill enters transfer portal". Cleveland.com. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
^ Kaufman, Joey (July 22, 2020). "Jaelen Gill starting over with former Ohio State assistant after transfer to Boston College". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
^ Black, A.J. (May 24, 2021). "Stellar, Standard & Subpar: Wide Receiver Jaelen Gill". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
^ Black, A.J. (May 13, 2022). "Boston College Player Preview '22: Wide Receiver Jaelen Gill". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Lucas, Raymond. "Boston College WR Jaelen Gill, former 4-star recruit, enters NCAA transfer portal". 247Sports. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
^ Moore, Jackson. "Fresno State lands Boston College WR transfer commit Jaelen Gill". 247Sports. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
^ Frost, William (July 16, 2024). "Chargers News: Will Jaelen Gill Secure a Spot on Chargers Roster During Training Camp?". Athlon Sports. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
^ "Jaelen Gill College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
^ DiRenna, Frank (April 30, 2024). "'I'm blessed': Westerville South graduate Jaelen Gill signs with Los Angeles Chargers". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
^ "Jaelen Gill: Doesn't make 53-man roster". CBS Sports. August 27, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
^ "Browns place Greg Newsome II on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 10, 2024.

External links

[1] VanHaaren, Tom (March 2017). "Class of 2018 RB Jaelen Gill commits to Ohio State". ESPN. Retrieved December 13, 2024.

[2] Wasserman, Ari (March 2, 2017). "Jaelen Gill's Ohio State commitment shows there's no such thing as a national prospect in Columbus". Cleveland.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.

[3] Black, A.J. (July 14, 2020). "Report: Transfer WR Jaelen Gill Granted Immediate Eligibility". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2024.

[4] Ward, Austin (February 3, 2020). "Crucial offseason, spring camp looming for versatile Jaelen Gill". On3.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.

[5] Baird, Nathan (April 22, 2020). "Ohio State football's Jaelen Gill enters transfer portal". Cleveland.com. Retrieved December 14, 2024.

[6] Kaufman, Joey (July 22, 2020). "Jaelen Gill starting over with former Ohio State assistant after transfer to Boston College". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved December 13, 2024.

[7] Black, A.J. (May 24, 2021). "Stellar, Standard & Subpar: Wide Receiver Jaelen Gill". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2024.

[8] Black, A.J. (May 13, 2022). "Boston College Player Preview '22: Wide Receiver Jaelen Gill". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 14, 2024.

[transfer-9] Lucas, Raymond. "Boston College WR Jaelen Gill, former 4-star recruit, enters NCAA transfer portal". 247Sports. Retrieved December 14, 2024.

[10] Moore, Jackson. "Fresno State lands Boston College WR transfer commit Jaelen Gill". 247Sports. Retrieved December 13, 2024.

[11] Frost, William (July 16, 2024). "Chargers News: Will Jaelen Gill Secure a Spot on Chargers Roster During Training Camp?". Athlon Sports. Retrieved December 14, 2024.

[12] "Jaelen Gill College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.

[13] DiRenna, Frank (April 30, 2024). "'I'm blessed': Westerville South graduate Jaelen Gill signs with Los Angeles Chargers". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved December 13, 2024.

[14] "Jaelen Gill: Doesn't make 53-man roster". CBS Sports. August 27, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.

[15] "Browns place Greg Newsome II on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 10, 2024.

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