Meet Jay’Quan Crawford, a 3-star running back who is making a name for himself. As one of the class of 2026 top-ranked running backs in the entire state of Kentucky, Jay’Quan Crawford is one to keep your eyes on. He is a standout on the field and his impressive skills have caught the eye of several college scouts, and he has earned several D1 offers. With a promising future ahead, Jay’Quan is certain to make a significant impact at the next level. I recently got to speak to him, and you can read what he had to say below.
Tell me about yourself, what got you into football?
” I’m kind of a quiet person. What got me into football was my dad. He played and that’s what made me want to play. I played some defense when I was younger but in middle school I started playing running back.”
Who is your favorite player to watch?
” Ashton Jeanty”
What teams do you root for?
“Tennesee and Texas”
What do you think your biggest strength is?
“My speed and my agility. I have good balance.”
What are your goals going forward?
” To make it D1, to be #1 RB in Ky, and once I get to D1 to be a starter.”
What do you like to do outside of football?
” Workout, ride around with friends, play basketball, and sit around and talk about football.”
What is your biggest accomplishment so far?
“Making it to top 10 in Kentucky.”
Do you have a favorite football memory?
“My first touchdown.”
What do you want to do with football in the future?
“Make it to the NFL, if not that become a trainer and teach kids about recruiting and the football basics.”
Do you have any pregame rituals?
” Walk around the field with my headphones on listening to my favorite artists.”
In what ways have you grown the most since starting football?
“My size, weight, and speed. I went from 180lbs to 210 lbs.”
What motivates you to keep playing?
“My family. I want to keep the good bloodline going and go D1. I’ve had several family members go D1.”
What are you looking forward to in the upcoming season ?
“Hopefully hitting at least 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns.”
