2024 After season interview with Jayden Simcox from Pickerington Central High School

 

Jayden Simcox 

Pickerington Central High School 

Offensive Guard

2025

6’3 295 

Awards won or earned: 3 Varsity Letterman 

What were your feelings as you walked off the field for the last time as a member of the Pickerington Central football team?

“It was very emotional for me. Knowing that this was my last time playing with my teammates was difficult for me. I played with these guys since 7th grade.”

What are you going to miss the most about playing high school football?

“I’m going to miss playing Under the Lights. I’m going to miss playing with my brothers, and I’m going to miss playing Tiger football.

What lesson did you learn from playing high school football that you can use in the real world? 

“The lessons I learned from high school football were being disciplined. I learned that if I don’t do my best or mess up, it’s going to affect the team and the game. Same with jobs and the real world: if you mess up a job, you would be disciplined for it.”

What was the highlight of your high school football career?

“I would definitely say. Our lineman dinners are every Wednesday during the week of the season. We would have our QB, Rocco Williams, and all of the offensive linemen come together and build a cemetery and spend quality time together.”

What mark do you believe your class has left on the football program? 

“I would definitely say the class of 2025 left a legacy of brotherhood for sure!” 

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

“The best player I faced was number 21 from Groveport (Jalen Joyce); he was a dawg.” 

Who was the best team that you faced during your high school career, along with the things that made them so good? 

“I would definitely say Groveport or Pickerington North. Both schools have some talented athletes.

If you are invited, will you be playing in any of the statewide all-star games? 

“Yes, sir, most definitely for sure!”

Which part of your game must you improve on before moving onto college ball?

“I would definitely say it is staying more consistent on working on more of my footwork for sure.”

How is the recruiting process going? 

“It’s going very well. I’m blessed to receive 10 offers. All because of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Would you name some of the schools that you are hearing from, along with any offers?

“The bigger schools I’m getting recruited by are
Thomas Moore, Walsh University, Ohio Dominican; my offers currently are Wittenberg, Southern Virginia, Otterbein, Capital, Mount St. Joseph, and Ohio Westlyn.
Kentucky Christian Judson Hocking College Rio University”

What makes you a good teammate and leader? 

“I bring a lot of humbleness to the team. I always put my team first and foremost; I like to help my team win some football games. And I’ll make sure when someone heads down, I’ll make sure I’ll uplift them and encourage them.

What is a food you like to eat that most others will not eat?”

“I would say salt and vinegar chip.”

What is the last book you read, along with the author? 

“I don’t really read books, but every day I read my Bible and my Book of Mormon. If you guys have not read it yet. I highly recommend it!” 

What is a talent or skill that you have that others might be shocked by?

“I’m actually good at video games, Madden.”