Meet Jonathan Hargrove Jr. out of Peabody Magnet High. Speedy and versatile would be words that come to mind when Jonathan is brought up. He plays multiple positions and is a dynamic player to have on your team. His ability to excel at multiple positions doesn’t go unnoticed. At one of our recent Gridiron Football Elite Camps, Jonathan had a great camp. He ran a 4.56 40-yard dash and had a 9’0 broad jump. I recently got to speak with him, and you can read what he had to say below.
What got you into playing football?
” I really just love the sport. I’ve been playing since I was 5 and I love the drive of it. My older brother also played and I wanted to be like him. He didn’t continue with it though so I want to be the son to go to the NFL.”
Who’s your favorite player to watch?
” James Cook and Isiah Pacheco”
What teams do you root for?
” Ohio State, Ravens, and Eagles.”
What do you think your biggest strength is?
“My speed and my mental.”
What are your goals going forward?
“To excel in high school ball, then make it to college and win the Heisman , and make it to the NFL.”
What do you like to do outside of football?
“Watch football and spend time with family. Football takes up most of my time.”
What is your biggest accomplishment so far?
“Making team captain.”
Do you have any pregame rituals?
“Doing my stretches and praying.”
In what ways have you grown since starting football?
“I’ve grown a lot. My speed has improved a ton and mentally I have improved too.”
What motivates you to keep playing?
” I just strive to keep playing and I want to be the first in my family to make it to the NFL.”
What’s the recruiting process been like for you so far?
” I’ve gotten a few camp invites so far and looked at by a school.”
