2025 Interview with Cayden Cook from Washington High (PA)

Cayden Cook

Washington High

Slot receiver, running back, outside linebacker, and strong safety.

Class of 2026

5’8 160

Jersey Number: #3

Awards won or earned:

Recognized as an all-conference linebacker sophomore and junior year

HUDL LINK: http://hudl.com/profile/10102374

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.

Last season we started off rough with a lot of young guys and not a lot of varsity experience. But no matter what hate we got or any losses we took, we continued to get better week by week, and this year we are looking very good so far.

What will you miss the most from the 2025 class?

A lot of my friends and teammates graduated; I’ll definitely miss them.

What are your personal goals for the season?

Push myself to go harder this season and also my teammates. And of course help my teammates and me go all the way!

What goals are you setting for your team?

We just need to stay focused and continue to show up for each other.

What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Washington High School?

You hear bad things about Washington, which every place has bad parts, but at Wash High I’ve always felt that the environment is good. I’ve had great teachers that look at their students as their own kids as well as coaches, which played a big part in who I am today. Our community as a whole is very family-oriented.

What is the toughest aspect of being a student-athlete?

There are definitely hard times, but if you want the things you desire, you must do all the work it takes to get there.

How important is it to you that the team not only get along on the field but off of it too?

Very important, we can’t be the best team we can if we aren’t all working together.

What makes you a good teammate?

I asked my teammates this question, and they said that I am unselfish, I show moral support to others, I push my teammates to be better, and I am a good leader when I need to be.

Why should your number be called when the game is on the line?

I’d say I have a huge desire to win, and I also am confident in my athletic ability to make plays.

Why should a college coach recruit you?

I would love to learn more academically, as a player, and as a person. I would also love to open more doors for myself and continue to play my sport.

If you could take the McGuffey game and play it in any stadium in the nation, where are you playing the game?

I’d say at our home field or at Acrisure for sure.

If you are invited to play in any of the all-star games after the season, will you?

If I end up being recruited, I’d say no since it risks injury, but if it means it’s my last time playing football, then yes.

What has been your biggest moment as a high school football player?

I’d say my pick six against Monesson sophomore year—I think that game really showed my ability. I’ve started varsity every game since.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Marshawn Lynch was always my favorite growing up.

What scares you?

Falling short or not living the life I’ve always dreamed of living.

What is your favorite class or subject?

Math or English.

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