JaiEugene Jr.

CBCB#9SYR Orange
6'1" • 195lbs • Sr.
Draft Eligibility:2028
Overall Grade '26
48.7
983rd/994 - CBs
Snap Count '26
188
944th/2316 - CBs
Interceptions '26
0
433rd/994 - CBs
WK 10 MATCHUP
vs CLEMSO 11/7, 5:00 PM
Jai
Eugene Jr.
CB
#9
|
SYR Orange

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Jai Eugene Jr. is a cornerback for the Syracuse Orange who earned a 48.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 983rd among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 53.9 ranked 916th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 36.3 ranked 987th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Eugene Jr. broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 102.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 9 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 9 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Syracuse Orange
2025 - Present
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
2024 - 2025
Tulane Green Wave
2023

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
48.7
AVG
983rd/994 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
53.9
AVG
916th/994 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
59.2
AVG
421st/994 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
36.3
AVG
987th/994 CBs

Highest Graded Games

@ LATC
74.3
Week 9, 2025
@ LATC
74.3
Week 9, 2025
vs TXSH
73.6
Week 0, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

@ PAPT
43.8
Week 3, 2026
vs KYLO
49.1
Week 7, 2026
@ LAST
50.2
Week 13, 2025

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
9
896th/994 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
433rd/994 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
483rd/994 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
9
156th/994 CBs
Rank
896
th
Solo Tackles
9
322
nd
Assists
5
192
nd
Forced Fumbles
0
940
th
Stops
1
159
th
Sacks
0
897
th
Missed Tackles
8
433
rd
Interceptions
0
680
th
Passer Rating Allowed
102.7
15
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
6
483
rd
Total Pressures
0
832
nd
PBUs
0
156
th
Receptions Allowed
9
Rank
944
th
Total Snaps
188
892
nd
Run Defense Snaps
89
792
nd
Pass Rush Snaps
1
959
th
Coverage Snaps
98