2026 Getting to know Yaden Bailey from Rock Hill


 

Name: Yaden Bailey

School/town: Rock Hill High School, Ironton, Ohio

Positions played: RB, MLB

Class 2027

Height and Weight

6’0, 225

Jersey Number: 44

Awards won or earned: All-conference first team, all-district first team, all-state honors

HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TEQm8

Other sports played: basketball, baseball

Please post something from last season that sticks out to you. It can be from a game, practice, or something funny on the bus ride to or from the game. Any moment that sticks out to you.

One of my favorite moments from last season when we beat Fairland for the first time since 2016

What makes you a good teammate?

What makes me a good teammate is I make sure everyone does everything to make us come together to get on track.

What are you going to miss the most from your teammates who graduate this year?

I’m going to miss their passion they had about changing this program to a winning program; they wanted to win.

What are your goals for the season?

My goals for this season are to make it farther than the 2nd round of playoffs and get all-state 1st team.

What team goals will you set?

 Go undefeated this

Which part of your game are you hoping to improve on the most before the season starts?

Footwork

Which part of your game do you feel is the strongest?

Strength

Running back or linebacker? Which of those two positions that you are listed as playing do you feel you are better at?

Linebacker

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

Defense, I’d love being able to get the game-saving tackle or interception.

What was the best part of the 2025 season?

Beating Fairland

What was the worst part of the 2025 season?

The last game we lost 57-0

As a middle linebacker, what is your biggest responsibility?

Read the guards and get downhill to make a play.

Who is the best player that you have played against in a game, as well as the team he was on?

Not sure what his name is, but he was a running back for Purcell Marian.

Who are your role models?

My dad has taught me everything I know.

What is a style or fad that your generation has that you just don't get?

Needos 😂

Where is your favorite place to grab a bite?

Ollie’s Burgers & BBQ, Portsmouth, Ohio


 

 

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