We warp up with one last running back from the Class of 2027. McFarland should have not only an explosive offense with the QB and TEs/WR they return, but also a balanced one with the talent that Jayden brings to the backfield. The 5’11” 190 lbs RB ran for just shy of 900 yards in 2025. I will be looking for him to hit 1,000+ this fall as he further verifies his next level traits. On tape it seems like every move he makes has a noticeable amount of power or explosiveness behind it. That really shows up on his jukes and cuts or while running through contact. The RB also has acceleration that jumps off the tape while working through traffic and then hitting holes at top speed. Jayden is a legitimate home run threat with receiving skills as a cherry on top. The ’27 RB holds an offer from the reigning National Champs, UW- River Falls.

Jayden was a key piece to the McFarland offense. An offense that returns so much of its 2025 production so I am expecting big things from the Spartans. Jayden is coming off of nearly 900 yards rushing in 2025. The 5’9″ 170 lbs RB wins with speed and elusive running. Jayden can get the edge and beat angles with that speed and second gear in the open field. He can also make space to then get to the open field with his powerful cuts and sudden jukes. Jayden’s lower body is loaded up with burst to make him that nightmare in 1 on 1 open field scenarios. Jayden is proving to be a legitimate playmaker with the ball in his hands. I’m confident we will see him put up good numbers this summer and continue to climb up our boards.