Jaylon Lee
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | May 15, 1996 (aged 66) Austin Texas | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Texas | ||||||||
| ISFL Draft: | 2016 / Round: 7 / Pick: 42 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Retired | ||||||||
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Jaylon lee (born May 15, 1996) is a retired American football linebacker who played for the Arizona Outlaws, the San Jose Sabercats and the Philadelphia Liberty of the National Simulation Football League (NSFL). He played college football for the University of Texas before being drafted by the Arizona Outlaws with the 42nd overall pick in the 2016 ISFL Draft (S1). Lee is one of the most celebrated linebackers in NSFL history and was an important part in Arizona's record breaking triple Ultimus Bowl victory in seasons 1 to 3 and Philadelphia first Ultimus Bowl victory in season 7. He is an 5 time Pro Bowler and a member of the NSFL Hall of Fame.
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Arizona Outlaws
Jaylon Lee was selected with the 42nd overall pick by the Arizona Outlaws in the inaugural NSFL draft. Was straight away the top linebacker at Arizona and started the season well, with the 3rd most tackles in the 2016 season (121 tackles). Arizona would go on to top the ASFC at 9-5 and made it all the way to the Ultimus Bowl where they defeated the Colorado Yetis by a score of 29-6.
Lee and Arizona would continue to dominate in the 2017 season. Lee had the most tackles in the 2017 season (139 tackles) which was a career high and is still (as of season 19) the record at Arizona for most tackles in a season. Lee was also selected for his very first pro bowl. Arizona dominated the ASFC at 12-2 and then proceed to win the Ultimus Bowl where they defeated the Baltimore Hawks this time round by a very convincing score of 33-6.
Lee's third season in the league saw him play a slightly different role in the team, but Arizona would go on to dominate it yet again. Lee had a lower 88 tackles, but did have 11 sacks and 11 pass deflections. Arizona once again dominated the ASFC at a record 13-1 and then proceed to win the Ultimus Bowl defeating the Baltimore Hawks for the second season in a row by a score of 49-12.
San Jose Sabercats
Lee's move to San Jose was one of the most controversial in NSFL history. After a lengthy free agency at the end of season three, Lee signed a 1 year, $10m contract. When the contract was signed, the Arizona Outlaws were given 48 hours to match the offer. After a day of shopping Jaylon Lee to every NSFL team, they finally found a buyer. Once they had a buyer, they matched the contract offer and immediately shipped LB Jaylon Lee to the San Jose Sabercats in exchange for a season 5 second rounders for pick. This was without consultation or any agreement with Lee himself.
After the controversy of the off season Lee went on in 2019 to continue to play very well with 106 tackles, a career high 9 tackles for lose, 12 sacks and 14 pass deflections and his third pro bowl appearance. San Jose did well in 2019 with a record of 9 - 5 their best results to that date, however they missed out on a playoff spot due to points difference.
Philadelphia Liberty
Lee finally got his move to Philadelphia before the start of the fifth season, where he signed a two year $10m contract much to his delight. In 2020 Lee continued to put up a good season with 104 tackles, 13 sacks and 13 pass deflections. Philadelphia had a winning record in 2020 going 8 - 6 but missed out on playoffs on points difference by a single point to Baltimore.
2021 was a good year for both Philadelphia and for Lee himself. Lee had a career high sack tally of 14 gaining his third pro bowl appearance in three seasons. Philadelphia topped the NSFC with a record of 9 - 5, they then went on to win the semi final over Yellowknife 31 - 21 but lost the Ultimus final to Orange County 17 - 23.
2022 was the best one in Philadelphia's history and Lee continued to play a big part of it. Lee had 98 tackles, 13 sacks and 11 pass deflections but narrowly missed out the pro bowl for the first time in three year. Philadelphia went 10 - 4 which only gave them second in the NSFC after Yellowknife dominated at 13 - 1. Philadelphia proceeded to defeat the much fancied Yellow knife side 40 - 31 and then lifted the Ultimus with a 28 - 19 victory over Orange County stopping them getting their fourth Ultimus in a row.
2023 was a year to forget for both Lee and Philadelphia. Lee had his lowest ever sack total of just 3 and his lowest pass deflection which was 3 again, however he did manage to scrae into his fifth and final pro bowl. Philadelphia went 7 - 7 although they did only miss out the playoffs by a points difference.
2024 saw Philadelphia drop further down but Lee remained productive as ever. Lee set a career high pass deflection of 17 with his previous best being only 14 in 2019. Philadelphia finished rooted to the bottom of the NSFC with a record of 4 - 10.
2025 was Lee's last season in the NSFL, where he continued to put in his now stereotypical excellent work. Philadelphia had there worst ever season failing to win a match in 0 - 14.
After an amazing 11 season career Lee retired, Lee was a 4 time Ultimus Champion, 5 time pro bowler and at the time of his retirement held the record for most ever tackles with 1042. Jaylon was the 15th player and 4th linebacker to be voted into the NSFL hall of fame, where he was enshrined in 2029.
Professional career statistics
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| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | Interceptions | Passes defended |
| 2016 | Outlaws | 14 | 121 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | Outlaws | 14 | 139 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | Outlaws | 14 | 88 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 | Sabercats | 14 | 106 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| 2020 | Liberty | 14 | 104 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| 2021 | Liberty | 14 | 94 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| 2022 | Liberty | 14 | 98 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 11 |
| 2023 | Liberty | 14 | 103 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | Liberty | 14 | 104 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| 2025 | Liberty | 14 | 85 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| Total | 154 | 1042 | 98 | 86 | 91 | ||
Awards
- Team
- NSFL Champion (4): 2016 (S1), 2017 (S2), 2018 (S3), 2022 (S7)
- NSFC Champion (3): 2016 (S1), 2017 (S2), 2018 (S3),
- ASFC Champion (1): 2021 (S6)
- Individual
Records
- Arizona Outlaws
- 2017: Most tackles in a season (139)
- 2016: Defensive TDs in a set of playoffs (1)
