2023 – Ath – Jayden Wayne – Lincoln, WA - 6’5 / 240
247 Rank: National - 17 / Ath - 2 / WA – 1
Commitment – Undecided
Name/Location/Date/Time of film for evaluation – First 3 Games 2020/2021 (Covid) Season - Hudl - 3/8/2021 - 4m 28sec
Physical Attributes – Jayden is a specimen and athlete. 6’5 240 who is twitchy, can run and can change direction. A fluid athlete, when fully mature, reminds me of a more athletic Ndamukong Suh. Don’t really need to say more
Position Specific Skills – I will spread around the position specific skills due to his unique body. Jayden is twitchy, has great balance and body control and he can change direction! He shows good burst/get off and can run really well for size. He is strong at point of attack and is fluid to change direction to get or get to the ball. He has good hands and coordination and is an instinctive football player. He also shows the toughness you want to see. You would think I am talking about a slot or CB but I am talking about a future DT/OT.
Overall – If there are 17 players in America that are better with a bigger upside than Jayden I would be in shock. This guy has the biggest upside of just about any prospect in any class I have seen. He is an athletic freak like he is 6’0 but is 6’5 and 200lbs but he is 240. And only a Sophomore? I see him growing from a TE/DE to an OT/DT in the next few years. His body will mature and he will be well over 300lbs. He is uniquely twitchy and athletic and can change direction. He is tough and can run. This guy has the potential to be an NFL all pro if he has the ‘IT” gene, toughness and work ethic.
Paul GonnellaPaul is the CEO and Co-Founder of THE PROCESS Football Recruiting. His 10 years of experience as the Director of Player Personnel at Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, Miami, Purdue, South Florida, and Memphis make Paul one of the best evaluators in the country.
