2025 Interview with Haywood Jenkins from Northland


 

Haywood Jenkins

Northland

Defensive end

2026

6’1, 220

Jersey Number 55

Awards won or earned: first team all-city

Post a small recap of last season with personal highlights and any other big moments you have and/or memories you have from last season, whether it be a game, the bus ride to or from the game, or any other thing that sticks out.

One bus ride that happened my freshman year was when I was on the JV bus a junior who played varsity that was on the bus because he felt like trolling was screaming out the window trying to get this girl's number, and she actually gave it to him, and he had the whole bus laughing.

What will you miss the most from the 2025 class?

One thing I will miss the most from the 2025 class is their presence because they were all my brothers. I watched them grow up just as they watched me, and it always felt like we were just in the same, so we just vibed over anything.

What was the highlight of the 2024 season?

The highlight of the 2024 season was when we beat Beechcroft again because who doesn’t want to keep the streak alive?

What was the toughest part of the 2024 season?

The toughest part of the 2024 season was when we had to fight through adversity when 2 of our quarterbacks got injured.

When things are going wrong at practice, what are the first words out of Coach Sayers' mouth?

The first words that come out of Coach’s mouth if we’re slacking at practice are to either lock in or he tells the seniors to get the guys locked in.

What is the toughest part of a Northland practice?

I don’t have tough practices in my mindset anymore, but my freshman year we had to run up-downs from fence to fence, and I was doing it on a bad ankle at the time.

What is your favorite part of practice?

My favorite part of practice is D Indy.

What is the best part of being a lineman?

The best part of being a lineman is the contact you get at the front line.

What is the toughest part of being a lineman?

The toughest part of being a lineman is trying not to jam your fingers.

What part of your game do you believe is the strongest?

The strongest part of my game is that I’m physical no matter what.

What are you working on during the off-season to help you become a better player?

Things I’m working on in the offseason are my speed, endurance, and, most importantly.

Which game are you looking forward to the most? Explain

The three games I’m looking forward to are the first two, Columbus Academy and Desales weeks 1 & 2, and the reason is because those two games can help Northland get on the map and show that we’re the best Columbus city school. The other team is Beechcroft because I’m 3-0 against them in my high school career, so I got to make it 4-0 to finish off.

After the season is over, if you are invited to play in any of the All-Star games, will you?

Yes, I would.

What scares you?

Something that scares me is bugs.

If the football coaching staff had a WWE Battle Royal, which coach would win?

If the coaches had a wrestle-off, Coach Cun would definitely win.

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