The #1 Tight End In New Jersey: Jaden Allen

Jaden Allen is a 2 Star recruit who plays Tight End at Washington Township High School. Allen is ranked as a Top 140 Tight End in the nation and is ranked as a Top 60 recruit in the state of New Jersey. In addition, Allen is listed as the #1 Tight End in the state of New Jersey. His top offers are, Utah State, Louisiana, and Navy.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

I loved watching Antonio Gates for the San Diego Chargers at the time, he was my first TE I grew up watching.

What high school is your biggest rival?

I would say Kingsway, Williamstown, or Eastern

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Really a wide variety of music , any songs that just get me locked in and ready to ball. Meek Mill for one.

What is your offseason training like?

My offseason training consists of Strengthening workouts/ training and bulking in the winter/ early spring. And then spring/ summer I lock in on more field work type training.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career?

Beating Shawnee this year for our season opener for sure.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your high school career?

 I would say playing against Emmeril Mitchell LB from Winslow, he’s a dawg.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

I look for a school with a great football program and great academics, and a place that just feels like home and somewhere with a great environment.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

Sophomore year I received my first offer from University of Louisiana (Louisiana Lafayette) but I would say sophomore year.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would say Travis Kelce, he’s my favorite TE to study and watch and meeting him and getting a chance to talk to him would be dope for sure.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Sports moment would be the Philadelphia Eagles doing the Philly Special, that was awesome.