As a Senior (2026, Vanderbilt) 
• Recorded a team-high tying four catches for 30 yards in his debut as a Commodore against Austin Peau

As a Junior (2025, East Carolina) 
• Appeared in 12 games, starting 6 contests for the Pirates
• Logged his longest reception of 79 yards against NC State, and totaled 98 for the season
• Made a receiving touchdown against UTSA

As a Sophomore (2024, East Carolina) 
• Appeared in nine games and earned his first varsity letter 
• Logged 82 total snaps, including 64 on offense and 18 on special teams 
• Caught his first collegiate touchdown on a two-yard reception against Florida Atlantic 
• Made his East Carolina debut against Norfolk State 

As a Freshman (2023, Ole Miss) 
• Appeared in three games as a reserve tight end and special teams contributor 
• Made his collegiate debut against Mercer 
• Recorded his first career reception for seven yards against ULM 
• Participated in spring practice after enrolling early 

High School 
• Consensus three-star prospect and one of the top tight ends in the nation 
• Ranked as the No. 17 tight end nationally by ESPN 
• Represented North Carolina in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas 
• Earned second-team all-state honors from Prep Redzone in 2022 
• Named Central Piedmont 4-A All-Conference at East Forsyth High School 
• Previously starred at Opelika High School in Alabama, totaling 24 catches for 405 yards and six touchdowns as a junior 
• Also lettered in basketball 
• Played for head coach Todd Willert 

The Conner File:
• Full Name: Jayvontay Conner 
• Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C. 
• Birthday: July 19, 2005 
• High School: East Forsyth High School
• Parents: Eric and Cydney Mathews 
• Siblings: Erica, Amber, and Brihanna Mathews 
• Uncle, Mike Coleman played for the Houston Oilers