This past Saturday, Grant High School star 2027 running back Aymaud Sykes shocked everyone at Breaux Bridge High School with the fastest recorded time ever at a Gridiron Football Elite Camp with an official 4.29/40 time which was timed by former Southeastern and LSU coach Andy Bryson. It was a big surprise to everyone even Sykes himself when he was told his 40 time at the camp.
“I was surprised by the time I ran because it was the fastest time that I ever ran. I wanted to go out there and show coaches what I can do and I feel like I did that today.”
Grant High School 2027 RB Aymaud Sykes
Just to show that the first time was not a fluke, he followed it up with an impressive 4.35/40 time. To put that in comparison on how impressive Sykes’ run was, it would have made him the fourth fastest player in the 2026 NFL combine behind Brenen Thompson (Mississippi State), Lorenzo Styles Jr. (Ohio State), and Zavion Thomas (LSU).
Not only did Sykes impress in the 40, but he also had a quick 4.15 shuttle time and was tearing it up in 1v1 and 7v7 competition. His standout performance earned him an invite to play in the 2026 Gridiron Football All-American Bowl Game, which will take place at Louisiana Christian University on Wednesday, December 30th. Grant High School has produced plenty of players that have participated in the bowl game over the years and Sykes is excited that he can be the next one.
“I really enjoyed the camp. It’s a big deal to get invited to the bowl game. I mean everybody at Grant really wants to go to it. We have had at least three or four play in it the last couple of years, so it means a lot to me. I am really excited about the opportunity and ready to show my talents.”
Grant High School 2027 RB Aymaud Sykes
Sykes, who is one of the top running backs in the state of Louisiana entering the 2026 season, has plenty of talents as a multisport athlete. Sykes’ 4.29 time is no coincidence as he is a standout track athlete that finished third in the state in the 100 meters as a sophomore and fifth in the state in the 200 meters.
“Track helps by keeping me in shape and helping me develop more and it gets me faster.”
Grant High School 2027 RB Aymaud Sykes
As crazy as it sounds, running under a 4.3/40 is actually not the most impressive feat that Sykes has accomplished in his prep career at this point. Coming off an incredible junior season in which he ran for 2,188 yards and 35 touchdowns while averaging 11 yards per carry, it was highlighted by an individual performance for the ages. In a 76-50 season opening win against Montgomery, Sykes had 420 yards and 10 touchdowns in one game. Those numbers are a single game LHSAA record and also earns him a spot in the NFHS record books.
“I was very shocked that I scored that many touchdowns and ran for that many yards, but it was my offensive line that led me to putting up great numbers.”
Grant High School 2027 RB Aymaud Sykes
As the saying goes, “Speed Kills”, but it is not just speed that makes Sykes standout at the running back position.
“I feel like some of my attributes are my vision, acceleration, and breakaway ability. I can always improve on my game, but I want to improve on my pad level.”
Grant High School 2027 RB Aymaud Sykes
Despite posting gaudy numbers last year, Sykes wants even more for his senior season as his goals are to run for 4,000 yards this season.
“I want to have more rushing yards this season and I want to continue to develop more as an individual and team player.”
While the record setting two sport star is working on watching film to critique his game, it has been an encouraging start to the offseason for him as he not only impressed at the Gridiron Football Camp, but has received offers from McNeese State, Grambling, and Tulane.
“It has been great conversations, and I love both because they are really good programs.”
Grant High School 2027 RB Aymaud Sykes
Aymaud Sykes’ aspirations are to play football and run track at the next level, but already with a stacked resume heading into his senior year, it is pretty scary knowing that this is only the beginning for the Grant star.
“I’m a very talented kid, but very coachable, a good teammate, and I love doing the work.”
Grant High School 2027 RB Aymaud Sykes
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