St. John’s College High School’s Star Sophomore Running Back: Da’Jon Talley Rhodes

Da’Jon Talley Rhodes is a 2027 recruit who plays Running Back at St. John’s College High School. Talley Rhodes is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2027 and is ranked among one of the top Running Backs in the class as well. In addition, Talley Rhodes is listed among one of the top recruits in D.C. and is listed among one of the top Running Backs in D.C. He holds offers from schools such as Washington, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

Who are some role models in your life?
My main role model is my father. He has taught me so many valuable life lessons and has made it so much easier for me to mature as a man.

What are the strengths of your game?
The strengths of my game are my patience and vision. While my aggressiveness is often noticed, I believe my patience and vision are key aspects that often go underappreciated.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory will always be my 10u year. I ran a guy down on the 1-yard line on defense, and a few plays later, I scored the game-winning 70-yard touchdown. That moment stands out as one of the most fulfilling of my career.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
The best advice I can give is to be different. I’ve seen too many friends give up because they thought the dream was “too hard.” Stay focused and chase your dream, no matter the obstacles.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with football when I was around 2 or 3 years old. My dad tells me a story about how we went to Florida, visited a stadium, and I was making cheering noises and running around on the field. That was when I knew I was hooked.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
It would definitely be LeBron James. Anyone who knows me knows I look up to him. The way he carries himself both on and off the court, and how he’s changed the game, has inspired me to pursue sports with the same mindset and dedication.