Jaylen leads with heart, hustle, teamwork, and respect. His dedication and coachability, make him a true Youth Athlete of the year
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year to take home $25,000 and represent 3Brand in Sports Illustrated and on CBS
What is Youth Athlete of the Year?
Learn MoreWhat I love most about football is helping my team succeed and doing whatever I can to put us in the best position to win. At the end of the day, there’s nothing better than working together, giving it everything we have, and getting the win!
The people who inspire me most off the field are my mom, my dad, and my cousin Amir. My mom is in the Army, and watching her work hard and stay dedicated inspires me to give my best every day. She believes in me and supports everything I do in football. My dad pushes me to keep working, developing my skills, and becoming a better player. My cousin Amir is also a huge inspiration because he was one of the first people to show me that I could really play football.
One of the moments that makes me the proudest happened during a game when we were down 18–0. Instead of giving up, our team came out after halftime with a completely different energy. We fought back, stayed together, and I was able to score two touchdowns. Even though we didn’t win the game, I was proud because we never quit. We kept fighting for each other until the final whistle, and that showed me that being a great teammate isn’t just about winning it’s about giving your all
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