Jayden Maiava is a dual-threat quarterback who made a significant impact at UNLV before transferring to USC (. Known for his strong arm and mobility, he led UNLV to a successful season as a freshman starter and continued his development at USC, compiling over 7,900 passing yards and 50+ total touchdowns in his college career. After redshirting in 2022, Maiava broke out in 2023, appearing in 14 games. He threw for 3,085 yards and 17 touchdowns while rushing for 277 yards and 3 scores, earning Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors.
Maiava transferred to USC, where he became a key figure in their quarterback room. In 2025, he had a standout season, throwing for 3,431 yards and 23 touchdowns. Maiava is characterized as a talented, "gunslinger" type quarterback with the ability to make difficult throws. Jaydens rise from a three-star recruit out of Liberty High School in Las Vegas to a starting quarterback at a major program like USC marked him as a notable player in college football.
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