Jaylen Curtis is a defensive tackle for the Ole Miss Rebels standing 6'3" and weighing 275 pounds. A native of Perkinston, Mississippi, Curtis attended St. Martin High School, where he was a unanimous three-star prospect and ranked among the nation's top-100 defensive linemen. During three varsity seasons, he recorded 147 total tackles, 32.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble. As a senior in 2025, Curtis tallied 60 tackles with 20 going for a loss. He finished his junior year with 52 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and six sacks. Curtis chose Ole Miss over Tulane, Memphis and UCF.