Where is Jah Joyner from?

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Jah Joyner is a former collegiate defensive end from the University of Minnesota, representing the Minnesota Golden Gophers from 2020-2024. At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, he measured in at 6’4 and 262 lbs, with an arm length of almost 34 inches and a hand size of almost 9.5 inches. Joyner's prospect grade of 5.97 projects him as an average backup or a member of special teams at the next level. His Next Gen Stats score of 63 falls into an average category (via NFL’s official website).

Joyner committed to the Minnesota Golden Gophers football program, where he played from 2020 until the end of the 2024 season. Joyner’s five years at Minnesota saw him take the field 43 times, out of which 38 came in his last three seasons. While it did take Joyner some time to become a mainstay on the Gophers' defensive line (as he only appeared in 5 games during his first two seasons), he did not miss a single game from 2022 till 2024. Joyner racked up 66 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, an interception, four forced fumbles, two fumbles recovered, and nine pass deflections wearing Maroon and Gold. (via Minnesota Golden Gophers' official website)

Jah Joyner's Hometown

According to NFL's official website, Jah Joyner's hometown is Danbury, Connecticut, USA. He finished his secondary education at Danbury High School. He was rated as the #1 recruit in Connecticut by 247Sports. On the personal front, Joyner was born to Matthew and Rosheena Joyner. (via Minnesota Golden Gophers' official website)

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Jah Joyner's Nationality

According to NFL’s official website, Jah Joyner is an American national who is a native of Danbury, Connecticut, USA.

FAQs on Jah Joyner

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