2024 Interview with Jaki Threet from Bridgeport High School

 

Jaki threet

Bridgeport High School

Rb,ss

2026

6’0 175

What was the thing that you were able to learn the most during the 2023 season that you can use this year to be a better player?

Reading the holes and trusting that one will open up 

What are your goals for the 2024 season?

1000 yards rushing 

You play several positions; where on the field do you feel is your strongest position to play?

Rb for Sure I’m pretty balanced with speed and power.

Which is harder to prepare for as a player—defense or offense?

Defense because you never know exactly what they are going to run.

What is your favorite part of practice?

Team, you really get to see everything in live action.

What is the worst part of two-a-days?

Coming back out after your break 

Coming off of a 3-7 season, what will the 2024 team have to do better to be a.500 or better team this year?

Just buy in and believe in what the coaches are doing.

Who is the toughest teammate to squabble up against at practice?

Avery Jackson, for sure, never quits.

How long have you played football, and who or what got you started?

Since 2nd grade, my dad has gotten me into it.

Who is the best player that you have faced in a game, along with the team he played on? 

Ben Wach from Shadyside: he’s tough; he can run all over the place and throw deep.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense? Explain 

Offense—no better feeling than having to score in crunch time and execute it.

Where should the state finals be held?

Massillon stadium 

Who is your favorite athlete?

Treveyon Henderson 

Outside of sports, what do you do for fun?

Play videos and hang with friends.

What are your favorite and least favorite types of music?

My favorite is anything upbeat, and my least favorite is any sad music.