Temple University Athletics
Temple Football Signs Final Recruit to Class of 2020
9.30.20 | Football
PHILADELPHIA – Temple Football head coach Rod Carey announced today that the Owls signed its final recruit to the Class of 2020. Thirteen-year old Jaidyn will fill the final roster spot.
A Philadelphia native, Jaidyn currently attends Sankofa Freedom Charter School. He appeared on the Temple coaches' radar by way of Team IMPACT, a non-profit organization that connects children facing serious and chronic illnesses with college athletic teams in a two-year therapeutic program.
"As soon as I heard about Jaidyn I knew he was Temple TUFF," said Carey. "He fits our core characteristics of being Smart, Tough, and Relentless and serves as an inspiration to all the members of our program."
In his recruitment letter, Jaidyn was informed his "Owl teammates and coaches know [his] commitment to the football program this coming season is sure to be unlike any other." Jaidyn has already taken part in virtual team meetings and will continue to do so until health and safety concerns allow him to attend practices and games.
"As a parent to a child with special health needs," said Jaidyn's mother Sierra, "it is important for me to find programs that are inclusive and safe for Jaidyn. He loves feeling like he is a part of the team and has their support; he can't wait to meet everyone in person!!"
Team IMPACT has created relationships that have enhanced the lives of thousands of courageous children and touched the lives of tens of thousands of student athletes across the country. The team behind Team IMPACT is honored and inspired to continue to expand the long-standing tradition of athletes contributing to something far greater than themselves. The student athletes in the program extend their commitment to their team, to each other, to provide sick children in their local community a profound sense of belonging, by demonstrating their steadfast support for each and every member of the team through adversity both on and off the field.
In the Philadelphia area, Team IMPACT has matched 94 local kids with teams since 2011, and currently has 35 kids matched with teams at 20 colleges and universities, with almost 1,000 student athletes currently supporting local children.
Since its inception in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched over 2,000 children with more than 700 colleges and universities in 48 states, positively impacting more than 60,000 student athletes.
#7 Jaidyn 5-6 135 Philadelphia, PA / Sankofa Freedom Charter
2020 Season: Was the final member of the recruiting class of 2020.
High School: Attends Sankofa Freedom Charter School in Philadelphia, Pa. … the seventh grader's favorite subject is literature.
Personal: Born in Philadelphia … goes by Jai … parents are Sierra and Raheem … has a sister Journey (5) … aspires to be a comedian … list of favorites include: All Dogs Go to Heaven (movie), The Umbrella Academy (TV show), Dairy of a Wimpy Kid / The Melt Down (books), Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving (pro team and athlete), Dalessandro's (place to get a cheesesteak), Skai Jackson (celebrity crush).
A Philadelphia native, Jaidyn currently attends Sankofa Freedom Charter School. He appeared on the Temple coaches' radar by way of Team IMPACT, a non-profit organization that connects children facing serious and chronic illnesses with college athletic teams in a two-year therapeutic program.
"As soon as I heard about Jaidyn I knew he was Temple TUFF," said Carey. "He fits our core characteristics of being Smart, Tough, and Relentless and serves as an inspiration to all the members of our program."
In his recruitment letter, Jaidyn was informed his "Owl teammates and coaches know [his] commitment to the football program this coming season is sure to be unlike any other." Jaidyn has already taken part in virtual team meetings and will continue to do so until health and safety concerns allow him to attend practices and games.
"As a parent to a child with special health needs," said Jaidyn's mother Sierra, "it is important for me to find programs that are inclusive and safe for Jaidyn. He loves feeling like he is a part of the team and has their support; he can't wait to meet everyone in person!!"
Team IMPACT has created relationships that have enhanced the lives of thousands of courageous children and touched the lives of tens of thousands of student athletes across the country. The team behind Team IMPACT is honored and inspired to continue to expand the long-standing tradition of athletes contributing to something far greater than themselves. The student athletes in the program extend their commitment to their team, to each other, to provide sick children in their local community a profound sense of belonging, by demonstrating their steadfast support for each and every member of the team through adversity both on and off the field.
In the Philadelphia area, Team IMPACT has matched 94 local kids with teams since 2011, and currently has 35 kids matched with teams at 20 colleges and universities, with almost 1,000 student athletes currently supporting local children.
Since its inception in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched over 2,000 children with more than 700 colleges and universities in 48 states, positively impacting more than 60,000 student athletes.
#7 Jaidyn 5-6 135 Philadelphia, PA / Sankofa Freedom Charter
2020 Season: Was the final member of the recruiting class of 2020.
High School: Attends Sankofa Freedom Charter School in Philadelphia, Pa. … the seventh grader's favorite subject is literature.
Personal: Born in Philadelphia … goes by Jai … parents are Sierra and Raheem … has a sister Journey (5) … aspires to be a comedian … list of favorites include: All Dogs Go to Heaven (movie), The Umbrella Academy (TV show), Dairy of a Wimpy Kid / The Melt Down (books), Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving (pro team and athlete), Dalessandro's (place to get a cheesesteak), Skai Jackson (celebrity crush).
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