Georgia Southern University Athletics

PRONUNCIATION
 

2024-25: Played in 12 games … Saw action on 148 plays (33 offense, 115 special teams) … Played five total snaps against Boise State and five in the win at Nevada … Was on the field for 13 snaps against South Carolina State … Played 12 special teams snaps at Ole Miss and 22 total snaps in the win at Georgia State … Played 23 total snaps in the win over Marshall … Was in for eight total snaps in the win over James Madison and 16 at Old Dominion … Had an 11-yard kickoff return in the win over South Alabama … Missed the Troy game with an injury … Was in for 14 total snaps in the win at Coastal Carolina … Played four snaps on special teams in the win over App State … Was in for six snaps on special teams against Sam Houston in the New Orleans Bowl … Made the Honor Roll in the fall.

2023-24: Played in one game and was redshirted … Saw his first collegiate action against Ohio in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, playing two snaps on special teams.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Grant Thompson at Niceville High … Had 14 catches for 158 yards and a score as a senior … Rated as the No. 99 tight end in the country by 247Sports and the No. 100 tight end in the country by On3 … Ranked the No. 255 player in the state of Florida by On3. 

PERSONAL: Born Jaden Payne Mikhael on June 8 in Niceville, FL … Son of John Mikhael and Katelynn Rogers.

MAJOR: Finance