2026 Getting to know Jayvien Marcum from South Point


 Name: Jayvien Marcum

School/town: South Point high school South Point, Ohio

Positions played: Tackle and defensive end

Class: 2027

Height and Weight: 6’2 w40 lbs 

Jersey Number: 55

Awards won or earned:

HUDL LINK:

Other sports played: basketball 

Twitter Handle: @jayvienmarcum


Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice.

N/A


What has to change inside the football program to get the program to be a constant winner? 
 

The mentality of the team, individuals and coaches.


For you, is defensive line or offensive harder to prepare for? Explain
 

Offensive because you have to be mentally tough to remember the correct footing when you’re exhausted in the fourth quarter.


For a lineman what is the worst weather to play in?
 

Rainy weather because it is much harder to keep a hold of your man and find proper footing

You can pick one opponent on your schedule and play the game in any stadium in Ohio, where are you playing that game?
 

Gallia at Ohio State University

What is your biggest responsibility as a defensive end?

Applying pressure to the quarterback and setting the edge against the run


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

My defensive end.

What have you accomplished during the off-season to aid you in being a better player this season?
 

A better mentality, more physical strengths and better footwork.


Who is the one first player who would go off if things are not going the way they are supposed to?
 

Everybody on my team keeps their head straight.

What makes you a good teammate?
 

When my teammates do something wrong or aren’t believing in themselves, I keep them up and hold them to our standard.


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

Yes.

Would you share with the readers any schools that you are hearing from?

N/A 


What is the best advice you have been given, when it comes to sports, along with the source you were given the advice by?
 

Always work harder than your opponents because hard work beats talent-my uncle


How many different states have you been to?
 

20

What is your favorite sports movie? 
 

None specifically 


Who is your favorite athlete?
 

Growing up I idolized OBJ

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