Rising Star, WR/DB Brayden Jean, Woodlawn Middle School(Baton Rouge LA)

Brayden Jean is a 14-year-old and in 8th grade with a 3.8 GPA listed at 5’9 weighing 165lbs in the class of 2028. He plays on both sides of the ball but loves defense. During the junior bowl game, he shined brightly in this game. He recorded one catch for 28 receiving yards with a touchdown, also a catch for 2-point conversion. Brayden Jean is a 14-year-old and in 8th grade with a 3.8 GPA listed at 5’9 weighing 165lbs in the class of 2028. He plays on both sides of the ball but loves defense

What are some things you overcome in life?

“I have overcome being told I can’t play football but I preserved and kept striving to be great at my sport.”

What are your biggest accomplishments?

“My biggest accomplishments so far is winnig mvp in the bowl game.”

What player do you compare yourself to and why?

“I compare myself to Kam Chancellor because he hits hard and I love to hit.”

What did it mean to be able to play in the Gridiron football Bowl game?

“It meant a lot for me because I was able to get my name out in football and I think it was great and an opportunity for me.”

What is an intresting fact about you outside of football?

“An intresting fact about me is that I am in band and I play precussion.”

What is your dream school to play for in college?

“My dream school to play for is LSU.”

What are your current football goals?

“My current football goals is to become D1, maintain good grades, still play football, and to win a state championship.”

What’s something your’re working to improve?

“I am working to improve my ability to guard people, sharpening my db skills.”

what is a strength you have in the game?

“A strength I have in this game is my ability to think, I am very smart, and can diagnose a play very easily.”

what’s your favorite activity outside of football?

“My favorite activity outside of football is gaming like madden, ufc, and fortnite.”

what’s something football taught you?

“Football has taught me perseverance because of all the training it takes to play football and doubting yourself while in training but I was able to persevere and now I love the sport of football.