Jayden James

Defenseman

2026 Class

6'1" Height

Left Hand

170 Weight

St. John's College School

Next Level, Hilltop Club

National

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About Jayden

Jayden James is a 6'1" Defenseman in the 2026 class. James attends St. John's College in Maryland and plays club lacrosse for Next Level, Hilltop. James's Player Profile was created on February 13, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Lacrosse to see where Jayden James is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Jayden

James D

Class

2026

Height

6'1"

Weight

170

HS

St. John's College

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MD

Jayden James

A lefty hybrid defender with range and closing speed, Jayden James is the kind of player who turns...

Written by Niko Amato

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Niko Amato

Prep Lacrosse Scout

A lefty hybrid defender with range and closing speed, Jayden James is the kind of player who turns transition moments into instant opportunities. His style mirrors his résumé — aggressive, disciplined, and built for big-game environments like the JMA Wireless Dome offers.

Jayden first stepped onto the field as a freshman starter during the Cadets’ 2023 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship run, establishing himself early as a high-trust, impact defender. As a sophomore, he totaled 23 ground balls and 27 caused turnovers, earning second-team All-WCAC plus All-DMV honors in 2024. James was named a first-team All-WCAC selection in 2025 as a junior.

For Jayden, the game carries a deeper meaning. An enrolled member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, he describes lacrosse not just as a sport but as his heritage — a stick in his hands before he could walk, and one he says he’ll never put down. That identity shows up in his play: composed, purposeful, and driven by something bigger than himself.

James is signed to play at Syracuse University, where his lefty versatility, transition ability, and competitive maturity should translate seamlessly into the Orange’s defensive identity.

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