The #3 Linebacker In Mississippi: Jaylon Parnell

Jaylon Parnell is a 3 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at Pascagoula High School. Parnell is ranked among one of the top recruits in the nation and is ranked as a top 100 Linebacker in the nation as well. In addition, Parnell is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of Mississippi and is listed as the #3 Linebacker in the state of Mississippi. He is committed to play at Louisiana Tech.

Who are some role models in your life?

My role models are my mom and dad.

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

For pregame I listen to Lil Baby, NBA YoungBoy and Rylo Rodriguez.

What are the strengths of your game?

I would say my strengths are blitzing and moving sideline to sideline.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory was when we beat Hattisburg in the first round of the playoffs.

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

The best player I’ve played with is Keilon Parnell. The best players I’ve played against are Bray Hubbard and Kaden Irving.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Keep pushing and find ways to improve every day.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to Puerto Rico.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I’ve loved the game since I was 6 years old.

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

My sports hero would be Micah Parsons.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment was when LSU won the championship in 2019.