Big welcome to the newest Diamond in the Rough, WR, Hayden Ganey, class of 2026! Hayden is very well-rounded, accomplishing mainting a 3.1 GPA, while having made All-District in not only football, but baseball and basketball as well. Just this year, Hayden received an honorable mention for All-State due to his WR talent. His talent is not limited to the WR position; he also plays DB. Hayden’s height is a real added benefit as he nears 6’6, while weighing in at 180lbs. Solidly, he runs a 4.5 40yd dash. Hayden currently has 2 offers for football, and is actively debating his choices.
I was given the chance to interview Hayden, see his answers below!
What is your favorite sport?
“Football, I’ve spent less time playing it, so it is newer to me.”
What is your favorite part of football?
“The competitiveness and the community/ friendships you gain with the people you play with.”
What is the dream team you would like to play on?
“The Green Bay Packers.”
What is your dream vacation location?
“Hawaii”
If you could only play in the snow or scorching heat, which would it be?
“100% snow, I really like cold weather.”
Are there any specific game day rituals you follow?
“Just praying before the game, making sure I’m right with God.”
What team did you always look forward to playing?
“St. Mary’s, they were always a good game until the end, even if we lost.”
What is your biggest strength?
“My height.”
What is your weakness?
“My physicality after catching the ball.”
Are you looking to improve any specific skills or tactics?
“My speed and weight, I’m really trying to gain more muscle.”
What goals are you trying to achieve?
“Get a good degree and focus on the future. I want to be a construction manager.”
How often do you practice?
“Football? Every single day. But all the sports I play make it hard to focus on one, so I really try any chance I can get.”
Who is the biggest support in your journey?
My parents, and also my girlfriend, have always supported my decisions and helped me along the way.”
Do you have a role model in your life?
“My dad, he pushes me to always have a good relationship with God and to treat everyone around me how I would want to be treated. He also taught me true passion.”
Was there a time you faced a major setback or injury?
“My freshman year, I tore all the tendons in my foot and then re-tore them again as a sophomore. I had to just kinda push through and not worry about the mental state it could cause.”
Why are you passionate about football?
“I didn’t really get to play, so watching LSU and the Packers really set the fact that getting to play for Montgomery was huge for me.”
What lessons did you learn from playing in the bowl game?
“To be more appreciative of what GridIron does, and that opportunity they give for seniors to get one last chance to play, while maybe earning a chance to play at a higher level.”
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