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Jonathan Stafford Jr. stats, 2026

Western Kentucky (3–4, Conference USA). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Jonathan Stafford Jr. is a wide receiver for Western Kentucky (3–4). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 24th in catches (46), 79th in receiving yards (455), 183rd in EPA per play (0.27), in 8 games. This week: Delaware at Western Kentucky.

Receiving yards45579th of 685 receivers and tight ends
Catches4624th of 685 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch9.9551st of 678 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1499th of 508 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Jonathan Stafford Jr.?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Freshman
Height
5-9
Weight
185 pounds
Number
No. 80
Hometown
Auburn, GA
High school
Grayson (Loganville, GA)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1654 in the 2026 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Jonathan Stafford Jr.'s receiving stats

He's 24th of 685 receivers and tight ends in catches (46) and 79th of 685 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (455).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards45579th of 685
Catches4624th of 685
Yards per catch9.9551st of 678
Receiving TDs1499th of 508

The season

Jonathan Stafford Jr.'s receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 183rd of 203 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (0.27) and 257th of 660 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (6).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)6257th of 660
EPA per play0.27183rd of 203

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Jonathan Stafford Jr.'s career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2026Western Kentucky464559.9128

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Jonathan Stafford Jr.'s advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2026Western Kentucky+0.32+0.41-0.2814.6%21.313%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Jonathan Stafford Jr.'s game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1at NevadaL 14–4948500
2at GeorgiaL 20–7019300
3at IndianaL 0–3833600
4vs. MercyhurstW 52–772602
5at New Mexico StateL 13–341081003
6vs. Missouri StateW 34–1374611
7at Sam HoustonW 16–337500
9Delaware64500

FAQ

Questions about Jonathan Stafford Jr.

What position does Jonathan Stafford Jr. play?

Jonathan Stafford Jr. plays wide receiver for Western Kentucky, which is 3–4 this season.

Where is Jonathan Stafford Jr. from, and what year is he?

Jonathan Stafford Jr. is a freshman wide receiver for Western Kentucky, listed at 5-9 and 185 pounds, from Auburn, GA.

How tall is Jonathan Stafford Jr., and how much does he weigh?

Jonathan Stafford Jr. is listed at 5-9 and 185 pounds on Western Kentucky's 2026 roster.

What year is Jonathan Stafford Jr.?

Jonathan Stafford Jr. is a freshman, from the 2026 recruiting class.

Who does Jonathan Stafford Jr. play for?

Western Kentucky (3–4, Conference USA), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 80.

Is Jonathan Stafford Jr. eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Jonathan Stafford Jr. was in the 2026 class, so his first chance is the 2029 draft.

How did Jonathan Stafford Jr. play in his last game?

Week 9 against Delaware: 64 receiving yards, 5 catches.

Where did Jonathan Stafford Jr. go to high school?

Grayson (Loganville, GA). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1654 in the 2026 class.

What are Jonathan Stafford Jr.'s stats this season?

455 receiving yards, 46 catches, 9.9 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 6 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 8 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jonathan Stafford Jr. rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 24th of 685 in catches, 79th of 685 in receiving yards, 183rd of 203 in EPA per play.

When does Jonathan Stafford Jr. play next?

Western Kentucky hosts Delaware Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 PM ET on CBSSN. The numbers' pick: Delaware.

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