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Jai Eugene Jr. is a 6'1", 202-pound nickelback from Destrehan, Louisiana, who transferred to Syracuse in January 2026. Eugene played college football at Tulane and Western Kentucky, appearing in 25 games across three seasons. In 2025 at Western Kentucky, he saw action in all 13 games, recording 13 solo tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and five pass breakups. He posted career highs of five tackles and two pass breakups in the bowl game against Southern Miss on 12/23. Entering his redshirt junior year with the Orange, Eugene brings defensive versatility and multiple seasons of FBS experience. From Destrehan · Destrehan, LA.

Jai Eugene Jr. appeared in 13 of 13 games in 2025.

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