Jayden Engel joined his local youth football program because he watched his older brother play when he was younger. βIβm a very competitive person so football gives me that opportunity to compete at the highest level,β he replied.
The best football moment in Jayden’s football career was in his freshman year because he was able to play varsity football with his brother who was a senior at the time.
Vincent Masseyβs standout linebacker enjoys his position because of the physicality.
Jayden says his edge is his work ethic. He explained, βIβm constantly working out and trying to be the best possible version of myself.β
Jaydenβs favourite plays to defend against are screen passes because you get to come downfield and blow up the running back.
The young linebacker from Brandon Manitoba hasnβt modeled his game after any players.
Before every game Jayden likes to listen to motivational speaker Inky Johnson.Β
Once he graduates from high school Jaydenβs future plans are to play at the next level, but most importantly Jayden would like to attend a school with good academics to pursue a business degree.Β
Jayden has been having a lot of fun with the recruitment process, he added, βItβs very humbling. There was virtually nothing before Canada Cup but since then itβs really picked up and I couldnβt be more grateful.β
Currently Jayden hasnβt committed to any post-secondary schools, but he is considering all offers.Β
If he were to make the next level of football Jayden wants to be the hardest worker and to take pride in it. It doesnβt matter what position heβs in, whether it be red shirting or starting.Β
Jayden thinks he would be able to adjust fairly easy to the next level because heβs going to train physically and mentally to help make the process as easy as possible.Β
The Vikingsβ defensive playmaker tries to be a leader on and off the field. Jayden also tries to lead by example, and be enthusiastic.Β
Jaydenβs coaches, friends and family have all been very supportive over this whole recruitment process and Jayden appreciates them all very much.
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Jayden Engel
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Position: Linebacker
Height/Weight: 6β0, 205 lbs
Teams: Vincent Massey Vikings (WHSFL), Team Manitoba U18
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Class: 2020
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