2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hickory Hornet’s RB/DB-Jamal Calhoun

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Daniel Reed | June 14, 2025

Jamal Calhoun
Hickory Hornets
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): RB/DB
Jersey Number: #0
Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 170lbs
Other Sports: Track
Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2x All-American
Offer Sheet: Michigan State, West Point, Navy
Twitter: @TheJamalCalhoun
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Coach Says: Jamal is a dynamic two sport athlete. He already has 2 D1 offers from Army and Navy. Jamal provides leadership to our team as a two-way starter at CB and RB.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT JAMAL:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the Hornets ?
The bond that gets created with teammates and staff members.

Why do you play football ?
Because it’s fun.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
11 years

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
Winning the game.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Nile’s High School, the atmosphere was crazy and every time we scored, the lights flickered, so that was cool to see!

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Defense, everytime a game was on the line, our defense stepped up and made a play, we just have a different mentality.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Getting my first D1 offer.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Beating Sharon for the D10 championship.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Grow as a player, and win states.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
Their leadership.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
David Goggins, his mindset and the way he overcomes challenges is unreal.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Usain Bolt, he dominated his competition and people feared him.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
75 yard rushing touchdown against Slippery Rock, I had to run across the field and made many guys miss there tackle.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Juju Johnson, Farrell High School.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Alabama University

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
2023 Hickory vs Sharon D10 championship.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Soccer

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, there Boneless Bites with Boom Boom Sauce is unreal.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Miami, Florida.

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Buy a Tesla Cyber truck.

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Shake Shack, I love their burgers.

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Bacon and Pineapple

Favorite School Subject ?
Algebra

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Rio Da Yung OG

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Airplane, to Hawaii.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Become a millionaire.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Texas, the weather is always good.

Latest HUDL Video Link: N/A, IG – https://www.instagram.com/thejamalcalhoun/

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