For Jadon Jenkins, football isn’t just a game—it’s part of his DNA. A Class of 2028 quarterback from Chandler, Arizona, Jadon was raised on the gridiron. His father, a former Division 1 athlete and coach, introduced him to the game at just five years old. Since then, Jadon has lived, breathed, and grown through football, developing not only a love for competition but a deep understanding of the game’s nuances.

“I’ve always been drawn to the competitive nature of football,” Jadon says. “But to play quarterback, it’s more than just being competitive—you have to have the IQ and you have to be able to throw the ball.”

Jadon models parts of his game after Lamar Jackson, admiring the dual-threat quarterback’s dynamic running ability. That same explosiveness, combined with a dedication to mastering the playbook, has helped Jadon excel even through tough transitions—like having to move mid-season and quickly adapt to a new team. “I just put in the work, learned the playbook fast, and ended up starting,” he recalls. “Hard work always shows.”

Jadon is headed on his second College Bus Tour with Quarterback Magazine this June 1–5. He will be showcasing his skills in front of top collegiate coaches at Texas Tech University, University of North Texas, SMU, University of Kansas, and University of Missouri—an exciting opportunity to take the next step in his football journey and gain exposure on some of the biggest stages in college football recruiting.

Whether it’s under the Friday night lights or in the calm of an early morning fishing trip, Jadon finds energy in the things he loves most: football, family, and fishing. When he’s not dissecting coverages or preparing for game day with a good meal, a stretch, and mental reps, you might find him bass fishing or dreaming about his visit to Ohio State and the inspiring people he met there.

Training is a daily routine for Jadon—stretching, throwing, running, lifting, and even swimming—all part of his year-round grind.

“My dad set the foundation, but my mom is my biggest supporter,” he says. “She’s always there for me. Everything I do, I do for them and for myself.”

Through it all, Jadon stays grounded in the values that fuel him: belief, resilience, and constant improvement. “Keep working—you can always get better,” he says. It’s a mindset that’s already earned him state and national recognition in youth football, and it’s one that promises even bigger moments ahead.

Because for Jadon Jenkins, this is just the beginning.