Jaylon Jenkins, JoJo Maxey-Johnson highlight EWU's defensive backfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
College SportsEastern Washington University defensive backs Jaylon Jenkins and JoJo Maxey-Johnson, stepbrothers, prepare for a game against No. 5 Montana on October 15. Maxey-Johnson had a standout two-interception game against Northern Colorado, narrowing the interception gap with Jenkins, who has eight in his career. Both players started all seven games this season, contributing to the Eagles’ defensive efforts. Jenkins and Maxey-Johnson share a unique bond, having been brought together by their parents' marriage a decade ago and have fostered a healthy sibling competition.
- •EWU plays Montana on October 15 at Roos Field.
- •JoJo Maxey-Johnson has three interceptions, narrowing the gap behind Jaylon Jenkins' eight.
- •Both players started all seven games this season.
- •The brothers have a strong bond, fueled by friendly competition.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Stepbrothers Jaylon Jenkins, JoJo Maxey-Johnson bring unique bond to EWU's defensive backfield
"Oct. 14—Following his two-interception game against Northern Colorado last week, Eastern Washington cornerback JoJo Maxey-Johnson did something many college football players do after a football game: He sought out his brother. But unlike so many others, the redshirt junior cornerback wasn't making his way toward the stands. Instead, he had only to wander a little bit farther along the ...
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