2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Leechburg QB Jayden Floyd
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Billy Splain | June 17, 2023
Jayden Floyd
QB/Ath
Leechburg
2025
Jersey #10
HT/WT 6’0/ 180 Lbs
Sophomore Season- 1,360 passing yards 17 passing tds, 250 rushing yards 5 rushing tds.
Other sports Basketball and Baseball.
MVP in my All American game in Las Vegas.
Twitter @Jayden_Floyd10
Coach Randy Walters says “Jayden is tough as nails”
LET’S GET TO KNOW JAYDEN
Why do you play football?
I play football because it’s the sport I fell in love with when I was 5 and all the life lessons I have learned from the coaches I have had.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Making memories with my teammates.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
CJ Stroud because he came from rough childhood and he teaches kids that they can do anything if they put there mind to it.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My goal line tackle against Shenango to secure the comeback win.
What was last years season like for you?
Last years season was great! The team played great! I also had a good first season as starting QB to build off of.
What are your goals for this coming season?
To have a better season than last year and to win the WPIAL championship.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Capone Jones.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Ohio Stadium.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Denver Broncos.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Friday Night Lights because it reminds me of my town.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
I honestly block out most of the crowd noises.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Win a Super Bowl for the Denver Broncos.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My older brother because he is almost 30, and still chasing all his dreams. He also teaches me never to give up.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Boxing.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
When I pee’d my pants in youth football.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Little Brother because he goes to everyone of my games and looks up to me.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Hanging out with friends.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning MVP in my All American game in Las Vegas.
What is your favorite play to run?
QB Wildcat.
What scares you the most?
Elevators.
Music of choice:
Rap or Country.
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
My power wheel cars.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Texas Roadhouse.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Clearwater Beach.
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Steelers vs Chargers in 2009.
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