University of South Alabama Athletics

2023 (Jr.): Appeared in 11 of South Alabama's 13 games while making one start ... played primarily in a special teams role throughout the season.

2022 (So.): Played in eight games, used as a backup receiver and on special teams... Finished with four receptions for 62 yards, averaging 15.5 yards per reception... Recorded two receptions against Nicholls (9/3)... Also finished with a pair of tackles, one each against Central Michigan (9/10) and Louisiana (10/1).

2021 (Fr.): Played in 11 games ... Did not see action against Louisiana ... Had one reception for 62 yards against Georgia Southern ... Saw limited action on special teams ... Returned three kicks for 46 yards, averaging 15.3 yards per return.

High School Highlights: Earned three stars from 247Sports.com, with the organization including him among the top 100 prospects in Alabama ... Caught three passes for 25 yards and added a 13-yard run while helping his team to a 19-7 victory in the annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game ... As a senior, recorded 45 receptions for 645 yards and five scores as EHS won its first-round state 6A playoff contest on the way to a 9-3 finish ... Posted five catches for a season-best 142 yards and a touchdown in win over Sidney Lanier HS in regular-season finale ... Finished with 123 yards and a score on four catches in victory over Carroll High to begin the campaign ... Had season-high six receptions for 47 yards against Opelika HS ... Recorded five receptions in each of the Falcons’ postseason games, posting 63 yards in defeat of Stanhope Elmore HS ... Also had five catches for 78 yards in regular-season win over SEHS ... Caught 52 passes for 466 yards and five touchdowns his junior year, helping the Tigers go 9-3 after winning their opening contest in the state 6A playoffs.

Personal: Full name is Jay’juan Xzavius Townsend ... Born Jan. 6, 2003, in Jackson, Miss. ... Son of Van Thames and Victoria Townsend ... Favorite athletes are Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry ... Favorite musical artists are Rod Wave and Toosii ... Favorite food is pizza ... Favorite subject is math ... Likes to play games in his spare time ... Also offered scholarships by Army, Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern ... Major is criminal justice.