Everyday Legends in the Community
Jaylen with EL Executive Director, Syretta McClain
Right before the holidays in 2025, Jaylen quietyly donated funds to his PAL youth football team.
Jaylen with Salvation Army Leadership
After the 2025 Big 10 Championship game, Jaylen made it a priority to shop and drop off toys for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree toy drive.
Salvation Army Partnership
2025 Toy Drive
COLUMBUS, Ohio — They wore red aprons, waited their turn in a line of volunteers and carried bags filled with toys through the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds.
In their actions, they were unassuming, helping bring holiday joy to families in central Ohio. But these volunteers were far from unrecognizable in Columbus.
They were safety Jaylen McClain, defensive tackle Eddrick Houston, safety Caleb Downs and running back James Peoples — a collection of some of Ohio State football’s top contributors this season.