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Jaden Shirden

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Jaden Shirden
Personal information
Born: (2002-05-02) May 2, 2002 (age 22)
West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Joseph (Trumbull, Connecticut)
College:Monmouth (2021–2023)
Position:Running back
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jaden Shirden (born May 2, 2002) is an American professional football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Monmouth.

Early life and high school

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Shirden attended high school at St. Joseph's. Coming out of high school, Shirden decided to commit to play college football for the Monmouth Hawks.[1][2]

College career

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In Shirden's freshman season in 2021, he rushed 77 times for 497 yards and three touchdowns.[3] During the 2022 season in a matchup against Fordham, Shirden set a school record 299 rushing yards.[4] Shirden finished the 2022 season, rushing for 1,722 yards and 13 touchdowns, where for his performance he was named the CAA player of the year and a FCS All-American.[5] For his performance on the 2022 season, Shirden was named a finalist for the Walter Payton Award.[6] During the 2023 season, Shirden rushed 221 times for 1,478 yards and ten touchdowns, where he was named the CAA player of the year for the second time in his career.[7] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Shirden decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[8][9]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 8 in
(1.73 m) 		187 lb
(85 kg) 		28+3⁄4 in
(0.73 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.45 s 1.51 s 2.57 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from NFL Combine[10][11]

Shirden signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024.[12] He was waived on August 27.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Bowley, Sean Patrick. "2021 football recruiting profiles: Cheshire Academy's Jaden Shirden". CT Insider. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "JADEN SHIRDEN RB MONMOUTH". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Aldam, Will. "Monmouth's Jaden Shirden finalist for Walter Payton Award as nation's best FCS football player". Ct Insider. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Morris, Tim. "Jaden Shirden Leads Monmouth Football into New Conference". The Journal Publications. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "MONMOUTH'S JADEN SHIRDEN OPTS FOR NFL DRAFT WHILE DYMERE MILLER ENTERS TRANSFER PORTAL". Jersey Sporting News. December 8, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  6. ^ Edelson, Stephen. "Why top FCS rusher Jaden Shirden stayed at Monmouth and out of transfer portal". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Aldam, Will. "CT native Jaden Shirden left Monmouth early to chase his NFL draft dream: 'My shot is now'". CT Insider. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Aldam, Will. "St. Joseph's Jaden Shirden among few FCS players to earn NFL combine invitation". CT Insider. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  9. ^ Edelson, Stephen. "Jaden Shirden turning pro, declares for NFL Draft". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "Jaden Shirden Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jaden Shirden College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  12. ^ Gantt, Darin (May 10, 2024). "Panthers make roster moves, including signing 19 undrafted free agents". Panthers.com.
  13. ^ Gantt, Darin (August 27, 2024). "Panthers make moves to get to initial 53-man roster". Panthers.com.
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