Jaiden Russell
Jaiden Russell
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Todd Haldis | Prep Redzone Scout
Jaiden was a big playmaker for his team Focus Elite all weekend long and had a huge first day of 7v7. Coming away with 6 TDs on day 1, Jaiden certainly has a nose for making a big plays. Very smooth in his route running, he stems well and can break on a dime to get open. A natural pass catcher who can rise up and go get it out the of air. Jaiden is effective getting over the top of defenses, working the intermediate level of the passing game & getting across the middle. I expect Jaiden to have a huge junior season after a breakout sophomore campaign this past fall.
Sophomore Season Highlights
7 Games Played
410 Receiving Yards
26 Receptions
5 Touchdowns
• 1 vs. Calvert
• 2 vs. Leonardtown
• 2 vs. La Plata
Earned the Coaches Award and named Fall Sophomore Outstanding Performer of the Year.
Committed to developing as a reliable, productive…— Jaiden Russell
Jaiden Russell 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Chopticon | 2028 State MD (@russelljaiden19) January 20, 2026
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Chopticon came up short in their game versus Leonardtown this past week but that was no fault of Jaiden’s. He was making plays all game long and was responsible for both of Chopticon’s scores on the day.
Jaiden finished the game with 165 receiving yards on 8 receptions, for an avg per catch of over 20yds. He also hauled in 2 touchdown receptions, the first of which was a 48yd bomb where he tracked the ball over his shoulder and avoided the DB to take it in for the score. His 2nd TD came when Chopticon was in the red zone, Jaiden found space in the back of the end zone and went up and got the ball out the air over the defender. A sure handed WR, Jaiden has natural hands. He attacks the ball in the air, catches it away from his body, while having excellent body control and positional awareness. He is able to go up and make the spectacular catch. Showing good leaping ability and body control, able to focus on making the catch while also getting his feet down in bounds. He shows some nice twitch and quick COD in his hips. While also displaying nice burst and speed down the field to get himself open over the top. Jaiden is a 2028 receiver quickly making a name for himself and will make a strong ranking debut in the end of season rankings updates.
Oct 23 vs Leonardtown 🏈
8 receptions | 100+ yards | 2 TDs
📽️ Highlights: https://t.co/Uzqtvv8EVO@ChopticonFB @CoachBrock_504 @FTRreport @SMAC_Football @tdhald #RecruitReady #ChopticonFootball #SouthernMarylandAthlete— Jaiden Russell
Jaiden Russell 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Chopticon | 2028 State MD (@russelljaiden19) October 25, 2025
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