Jayden Pico is one of the best players from the Surprise, AZ area in the Class of 2025.
The 5-foot-6, 120-pound Pico, who attends Legacy Traditional School, is a dynamic player that works as a quarterback and safety.
Pico has earned plenty of recognition during his career, such as: MVP at West Coast Offense/Defense camp, Best Offensive Player of the year for his10U team and captain of his 12U and 13U teams.
Pico is humbled by the accolades.
“Makes me want to work harder than I did before to continue to keep getting better. I am proud to receive those awards,” Pico said. “It was harder to play against new competition that was tough. I learned new things from the coaches I had and saw new skills from the players.”
Last season, Pico amassed 21 touchdowns and over 1,500 yards in 8 games. Pico has also attended the Next Gen camp in Las Vegas.
No matter the opponent, every game Pico is determined to give it his all.
Pico is going all out.
The motor is always at full throttle whenever Pico steps between the lines.
“My mindset is to always be the best that I can be,” Pico said.
Pico has great passion and energy whenever he’s on the field. Pico tells why he enjoys the game of football so much.
“I love hitting because it is fun,” Pico said.
Pico has learned many valuable lessons from playing football that he applies to his everyday life.
“It taught me how to be a leader and how my actions affect others,” Pico said.
Pico shares his favorite memory of playing football.
“My first tackle season was a good memory because it was a challenge to know how to play with all of the equipment and bigger kids,” Pico said.
Pico takes his role as one of the leaders on the team very seriously. Pico makes sure he’s a daily positive influence on his peers.
“I find it important to not put my teammates down and be a good leader. I push them to become better without putting them down,” Pico said. “If they have a bad play I tell them to flush it down the toilet and focus on the next play.”
Pico is appreciative of having amazing male role models that are supportive.
“I have learned that the only things I can control are my attitude and effort. My discipline should be the same on and off the field,” Pico said.
Pico patterns his mentality after this quarterback.
“Derek Carr because he is a good guy in every aspect of his life,” Pico said.
Pico lists English as his favorite subject in school.
“My teacher makes it exciting,” Pico said.
Pico explains his collegiate aspirations.
“My top college choices are Stanford, USC, and ASU,” Pico said.
Pico maintains a rigorous schedule to stay sharp.
“I do drills, hurdles, ladder drills, and go to a QB trainer,” Pico said.
Pico is striving for greatness in all that he does.
“I want to get a Division I scholarship and win a state championship for my school,” Pico said.
Pico describes what he believes separates himself from the pack.
“My work ethic and leadership makes me confident in myself,” Pico said.
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