LAS VEGAS (KFOX 14, CBS4) — UTEP linebacker Jayden Wilson emerged as one of the Miners’ top defensive playmakers in 2025, thriving in his first season with his hometown program. Entering Year 2 in El Paso, Wilson has embraced a leadership role and is expected to be a key piece of UTEP’s defense as the program begins a new chapter in the Mountain West.
Having started his collegiate career at New Mexico, Wilson is no stranger to the conference and offers a unique perspective on UTEP’s transition.
Wilson sat down with Chas Messman for an exclusive interview at Mountain West Media Days, sponsored by GECU.