The Top Sophomore Wideout In Georgia: Jaden Upshaw

Jaden Upshaw is a 4 Star recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Lee County High School. Upshaw is ranked as the 127th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 25 Wide Receiver in the class as well. In addition, Upshaw is listed as a top 15 recruit in the state of Georgia and is listed as the #1 Wide Receiver in the state of Georgia. He holds offers from schools such as Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

Who are some role models in your life?
I would say my role model is my mom. Just seeing her work hard makes me go even harder.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Pregame, I listen to Baby Kia, some Lil Baby, and pretty much anything that hypes me up.

What are the strengths of your game?
I would say my strength is my size, my ability to track the ball in the air, and my speed.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
I would say catching a touchdown in the third round of the playoffs to put us back in the game.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or against in your career?
The best player I played against has to be Jaylen Bell or Dorian Barney, and the best player I played with is CJ Wiley.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
I would say just keep working. Don’t look at others and compare yourself. Work on your craft and keep getting better.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would probably travel to Paris.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was about 10 when I really fell in love with the game.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
I would say probably Justin Jefferson.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
I would say when I met OBJ when he played against the Falcons.