Jayden Alford
Jayden Alford
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Vic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout
5’9, 162, formerly Delran, now at Roman Catholic. Produced immediately after the move, which says a lot. Best suited at WR in my opinion, too good after the catch. Dominates at the line of scrimmage and creates separation early. Wouldn’t be surprised if he has a track background based on how he moves. Offensive production alone could carry his recruitment. Could flip to DB for some programs, but offense stands out. Work ethic looks strong on tape. One of the better unoffered players in the state. Needs attention from next-level coaches soon.
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Read EvaluationVic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout
- 5’10, 162 pounds. Major growth since our last measurable update for Roman Catholic’s
Jayden Alford
Jayden
Alford
5'9" | 162 lbs | ATH
Roman Catholic | 2027
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. Self-reports a 3.46 GPA. I caught wind of Alford’s off-season transfer a bit late, will rank well among PA 2027s. Received scholarship offers from New Hampshire, Old Dominion, Delaware State, and UMass this past off-season.
- Plugged in Alford’s first-four that’s available on Hudl. Leads Roman Catholic in receiving yards, at least through four games. Comfortable working as an inside slot man in 3×1/trips sets. Has a nsoe for the endzone, can be expected to score from anywhere out. Elite accelerator, likely a track star, but unsure if he participates. Has a variety of routes in his repertoire. A three-level weapon that can separate with stride downfield and with short-area agility and lateral quickness/balance. Elite ball tracker. One of the best pure playmakers in his class, his future ranking will reflect that notion. Alignment versatile, RAC guy, there’s so much to like on tape, Alford’s an easy watch/eval. Top 50 2027 prospect consideration.
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Read EvaluationEarnest Daniels | Prep Redzone Scout
Alford is still raw, but there’s no denying the upside. The 5’9”, 150-pound athlete is smooth in space, gliding across the field with natural fluidity. He’s already flashing downfield playmaking ability as a wideout, easily tracking deep balls and showing just enough burst to slip by defenders. On defense, he has a knack for finding the football and turning bad passes into turnovers. He also brings value in the return game. Alford just wrapped up his freshman varsity season, and while he’s still learning the finer details, the athletic traits are there. With more reps and refinement, he has a real shot to become one of the state’s most dynamic weapons when he’s a senior. Delaware State offered early—and it probably won’t be the last.
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Read EvaluationJonathan Davalos | Prep Redzone Scout
A two way starter and the lead kick return man for Delran, Jayden is on a path to develop into a star in every aspect of the game. As the returner, Jayden sliced up coverage teams and found seams as he navigated through them with speed. Don’t be surprised at all if he takes a few to the house in his sophomore campaign.
As Jayden puts on more size over these next few seasons he will become not only become a deadly weapon as a wideout but has the potential to be a true lockdown cornerback as well. Jayden’s dimensions indicate he will always be one of the fastest players on the field and has the length to snag the ball out of the air regardless of what side of the line he lines up on.
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