STILLWATER — In a sport full of unique paths, there aren’t a ton as unique as Jayden Jernigan’s career as a Cowboy.
A former three-star recruit in the 2019 class, Jernigan made an instant impact at Oklahoma State as a true freshman. In 2019, Jernigan played in all 13 of the Cowboys’ games on the interior of the defensive line, a spot where players often need to physically develop for a year or two before jumping in. Then Jernigan sat out the entirety of the 2020 season. OSU coach Mike Gundy said Jernigan “had a couple things” with COVID, and they had trouble getting him cleared.