The Top Sophomore Safety In California: Jalen Flowers

Jalen Flowers is a 4 Star recruit who plays Safety at Palos Verdes High School. Flowers is ranked as the 46th best recruit in the class of 2028 and is ranked as the #5 Safety in the class as well. In addition, Flowers is listed as the #3 recruit in the state of California and is listed as the #1 Safety in the state of California. He holds offers from schools such as USC, Oregon and Texas A&M.

Who are some role models in your life?
I have a few great role models in my life. First, my mom—she’s a very hard-working woman who puts everything into her family. She shows me what it means to work hard and care for those you love. My dad got me into sports when I was young and has been a great role model, always pushing me to go to practice and work out even when I don’t feel like it, and teaching me how to be a better overall young man. Another big role model for me is my coach Tim. He’s coached me since I was 8 years old, always saw something in me, and passes down all his knowledge about the game while pushing me to stay on the right path.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
NBA YoungBoy for sure.

What are the strengths of your game?
In my opinion, my strengths are that I’m long, fast, and have good twitch. I’m also very versatile—I can play anywhere on the field, not afraid to get physical, and I can play both ways. I’ve been playing football since I was 6, so I feel like I have a pretty good overall understanding of the game.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
I have a lot of favorite moments, but I’d say the most recent one: scoring in the state championship game my freshman year and winning both the CIF and state championship.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
I’ve played with and against a lot of great players, but some that come to mind are Ace Leutele, Jayden Wade, Gavin Williams, Juju Johnson, Jordan Hicks, Brandon Lockhart, Isala Wily-Ava, and many more.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
My advice would be to never stop grinding, no matter how dark things get. Build good relationships with everyone—even people you don’t expect to talk to—because you never know where someone will be later in life. And never get complacent.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere, I’d probably choose Dubai or Italy. Just somewhere outside the country to get a different perspective on life and a good place to clear my mind.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I feel like I’ve always loved the game. Ever since I started playing, it was always fun—a great way to clear my mind and become a better person in life.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one sports hero, it’d be Deion Sanders—probably the best to ever play the game and someone who could really give me a lot of game.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
When the Patriots came back from a 28-3 deficit in the Super Bowl.