Jaylan De Groot

Jaylan De Groot is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a and er for the Gold [Coast Titans] in the National Rugby League.

Background

De Groot played his junior rugby league for the Cudgen Hornets and attended Palm Beach Currumbin State High School before being signed by the Parramatta Eels.

Playing career

Early career

In 2021, De Groot played for the Tweed Seagulls in the Mal Meninga Cup, scoring a try in their Grand Final win over the Townsville Blackhawks. In December 2021, he signed with the Gold Coast Titans on a three-year contract.
In 2023, De Groot moved up from Tweed's Hastings Deering Colts side into their Queensland Cup side, playing five games.

2024

De Groot began the 2024 season playing for the Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Cup. In Round 26 of the 2024 [NRL season], De Groot made his NRL debut, starting at fullback and scoring a try in the Titans' 36–14 loss to the Newcastle Knights.

2025

On 3 June, De Groot re-signed with the Gold Coast outfit until the end of the 2027 season.
De Groot played a total of 17 games for the Gold Coast as they narrowly avoided the wooden spoon finishing 16th on the table.