Meet the Defensive Tackle that's set to have a career defining year this 2025 season.


Jaydan Troy Scanlan, 17,  is a defensive standout in Queensland gridiron and has been a hefty defensive tackle for the Logan City Bears U18 team since he joined the club in the 2024 Spring Season. Known for his relentless motor and powerful run-stuffing ability. He is a top 70 ranked player in Queensland and a 2024 SEQ U18 Defensive Player of the Year Nominee 

Growing up in Logan Central, his disciplinary upbringing saw him picking up the weights early in his life. His Samoan roots pointed him to sport very quick where he became a rugby union prop from 2019-2021. However a shoulder injury effectively ended his sporting career until he joined American Football in July 2023

At 6'4, 143 kilograms. He is a large handful for offensive linemen and a running back's nightmare coming up the middle 

 

Career Timeline and Statistics

2023:

Brisbane Rhinos - #71 - Starting Right Tackle

First year in gridiron. Developed explosiveness and technique while using his naturally overbearing size to put Defensive Lineman and Linebackers in the dirt.

Jaydan recorded 10 pancakes while allowing only 3 sacks in the 2023 Season.

 

2024–2025:

Logan City Bears -#71 - Star Defensive Tackle 

Switching positions can be a difficult task for any player in sports. But Jaydan smashed expectations with a superstar year at Defensive Tackle.

He recorded 0.5 sacks, 6 TFL's, 5 QB Pressures, 1 Forced Fumble and 16 total tackles. 

Jaydan's undeniable accolades, impressive stats  and academic prowess has given him opportunities to perform in top tier NFL academy and Festival combines. Where he trained with Jesse Williams (DT, Seahawks) Laki Tasi (DT, Raiders) and Jesse Sapolu(OG, 49ers) 

Jaydan has attended the following combines:

NFL Academy Recruitment Combine (June 29, 2024)

Pasifika Polynesian Camp (July 5, 2025)

Festival of Football Combine (July 7, 2025)