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Ayden Kruse

Ayden Kruse

Ayden Kruse

Running Back/Defensive Back
2027 Class
5'10" Height
205 Weight
Appleton East School
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Ayden
Kruse RB/DB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
205
HS
Appleton East
|
WI
This kid is a runaway freight train when he gets a head of steam going downhill. Ayden is...
Evaluation by Mark Johnson
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About Ayden

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Preferred play power Willing to take guys on and not shy away from contact Has motor to run away from people once in secondary

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

Humble team player but willing to take team on back if needed Not a I guy a We guy we win/lose as a team Best description last game of season both ankles got twisted bad enough were I could not cut I tried to go back in but knew I could not and passed to someone else but game came on the line and needed to pass block no one could do it so went back in and gave it my all, walking boot next day

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

Gardening club

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

Senior leader on team, help getting fellow players to practice, ensuring players are on board with being part of the team Work I have moved from just assistant server to expo meaning setting up plates and trays and tell fellow employees were to go/giving direction under high stress situations

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

My father is ex military and has dealt with PTSD for much of his life lead to a divorce between my parents in 2023. My father is not a typical guy pretty hard around the edges also suffered a lot in the military so I had to step up and help post divorce and help hold things down while things got resettled. Not holding anything against him it has just been a challenge getting everything together.

What type of college are you looking for?

One not in the state of Wisconsin. I like to fish and the outdoors. Not sure on size. Do not want really hot location. Competition level is undecided but would prefer above division 3.

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Ayden
Kruse RB/DB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
205
HS
Appleton East
|
WI
Ayden Kruse
This kid is a runaway freight train when he gets a head of steam going downhill. Ayden is...
Written by Mark Johnson
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson

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@MJ_NFLDraft Mark.d.johnson91@gmail.com

This kid is a runaway freight train when he gets a head of steam going downhill. Ayden is a bigger back at 5’10” 205 lbs. That big frame comes with a wide base that doesn’t move off center easily. The highlights show a kid that easily rips through arm tackles, especially when he really gets rolling. Ayden is a deceiving athlete on top of the power. He can really get up to an explosive top end speed that has DBs doing their best to catch him with a pursuit angle. Ayden would fit really well into a one cut role where he could attack off tackle and use that blend of speed and power to earn some tougher yards.

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