Resilient student-athlete, 4.0 GPA, adv. honors freshman, overcame injury leads with discipline, heart, and excellence on and off the field.
Thank you for generously supporting Ayden in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
What I love most about football is how it pushes me to grow—mentally and physically. I love the grind, the brotherhood, and the lessons it teaches me about discipline, heart, and never giving up. There’s nothing like stepping on the field and knowing I’ve earned my spot. Every rep, every play—it’s all part of who I’m becoming. Football is more than a game to me—it’s my passion, my purpose, and where I feel most alive.
Off the field, my parents inspire me with all they sacrifice—it pushes me to work harder. On the field, my teammates drive me to give my best every play. I look up to LaDainian Tomlinson for his humility and work ethic, and to Luke Kuechly for his intensity and leadership. I want to lead like Kuechly and stay grounded like Tomlinson—both on and off the field.
The proudest moment was watching Ayden step up last season when injuries hit his team hard. Already playing RB and LB, he also took on the QB role when needed, rarely coming off the field. Despite a tough 2–5 season, he never quit and gave 110% every snap. His leadership, grit, and selflessness made us incredibly proud.
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