The Los Alamitos Star Freshman Quarterback: Jaden O’Neal

Jaden O’Neal is a 2026 recruit who plays Quarterback at Los Alamitos High School. O’Neal is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2026 and is ranked among one of the top Quarterbacks in the class as well. In addition, O’Neal is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of California and is listed among one of the top Quarterbacks in the state of California. His top offers are, Texas A&M, Oregon, and Penn State.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

Cam Newton

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

Sometimes i’ll listen to Playboi Carti, Polo G, just some modern rap

What is your offseason training like?

I’ve done a lot of mobility to work on my core, and I’ve been working with Danny Hernandez.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career was when I was 6 and playing Tight End, we called a Tight End reverse and I scored the game winning 40 yard touchdown for my team.

What was your reaction to getting your first offer?

I was very happy and had a lot of mixed emotions. I was very thankful to the man above for blessing me with the opportunity.

What is your favorite food?

Baked mac and cheese or lasagna

When did you realize you were talented at football?

I realized I was very good at the sport at about 8 or 9 years old. I realized I was much bigger compared to the kids around me, and the game came easier to me.

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

One sports hero I would love to meet is Ray Lewis. He played the game with such emotion and such a drive, that others were able to follow him and follow his lead.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment as a fan, was seeing Tom Brady’s comeback win in the Super Bowl against the Falcons.