St. Frances Academy’s Star Junior Defensive Tackle: Jayden Travers

Jayden Travers is a 3 Star recruit who plays Defensive Tackle at St. Frances Academy. Travers is ranked as the 496th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 50 Defensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Travers is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Maryland and is listed as the #2 Defensive Tackle in the state of Maryland. He holds offers from schools such as Texas A&M, Florida State and Tennessee.

Who are some role models in your life?
My big brother and my former teammate Darrion Smith.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I like to listen to Lil Baby before games.

What are the strengths of your game?
Some strengths of my game are my quick get-off and my ability to use my hands.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory is my first sack during my sophomore year.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve played with was Darrion Smith.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give is to not run anyone else’s race—work for what you want.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would like to go to the Bahamas.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with the game at 8.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
I would love to meet Jalen Carter.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan is when the Baltimore Ravens beat the Kansas City Chiefs.