Is Jayden Denegal starting?
Jayden Denegal is the projected starter at QB for San Diego State Aztecs.
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The X-Factor
A 3-star recruit out of Apple Valley, ranked #452 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 1,810 passing yards, 9 TD, 8 INT. That's 88% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 78 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #4
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1810 | 9 | 8 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8870
- National Rank
- #452
- High School
- Apple Valley
- Hometown
- Apple Valley, CA
Why this rating?
On a 75-rated offense; 74th-percentile production (×0.92 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 78.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at QB · San Diego State Aztecs
- 1478Jayden DenegalStarter
- 21276Stone Saunders
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.