Jaelen Gill

Jaelen Gill (born November 17, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles, Fresno State Bulldogs, and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Early life Gill attended Westerville South High School in Westerville, Ohio. He was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes over offers from schools such as Notre Dame, Michigan, UCLA, Tennessee and USC.

College career Ohio State Gill took a redshirt season in 2018, during which he switched from running back to wide receiver. In week 3 of the 2019 season, he notched his first career touchdown on a 32-yard reception in a win over Rutgers. Gill finished the year with six receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown and entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal following the season.

Boston College Gill transferred to play for the Boston College Eagles. In 2020, he hauled in 29 receptions for 435 yards and a touchdown. In 2021, Gill tallied 24 receptions for 269 yards and a touchdown for the Golden Eagles. In 2022, he tallied 27 receptions for 388 yards. After the season, Gill once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. In his one season with the Bulldogs, he notched 48 receptions for 516 yards and six touchdowns.

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Gill signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. However, he was released during final roster cuts.

Cleveland Browns On December 10, 2024, Gill signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.

San Antonio Brahmas On March 12, 2025, Gill signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on March 20.

Cleveland Browns (second stint) On June 4, 2025, Gill signed with the Cleveland Browns. On July 22, Gill was waived by the Browns with a non-football injury designation.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats On April 7, 2026, Gill signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).