QB Magazine Athlete Feature

One of the most important games of Kingston Glaud’s young career ended in a loss.

His team faced the No. 1 team in the country, and Kingston remembers how big the moment felt. “The atmosphere and pressure was crazy,” he said. The scoreboard didn’t go their way, but Kingston left with something he still carries. “Although my team did not win, I believe we showed that we belong.”

For the Class of 2032 quarterback from Sicklerville, New Jersey, belonging on that kind of stage has become part of his story. Kingston plays at Winslow Township Middle School and has spent five years in football. He comes from a football family, too. His father played in the NFL, and that inspired Kingston to follow him into the game.

What he loves most about playing quarterback is the chance to affect every game directly. “It’s having the ability to directly impact the game with my performance,” he said. The best example came during his team’s run to a national championship. In the quarterfinal, his team trailed with less than two minutes left and faced fourth-and-11. Kingston stayed calm, trusted his teammates, and threw a 43-yard touchdown pass that won the game.

That play reflects the kind of quarterback he’s trying to become. When Kingston describes a great quarterback, his answer sounds like a job description he has studied closely. A great quarterback, he says, leads with confidence, prepares relentlessly, stays calm under pressure, makes smart decisions, communicates clearly, and puts the team first. On fourth-and-11 with the season on the line, he showed that list in action.

His favorite quarterback is Baker Mayfield. Kingston admires his toughness, resilience, and fearless leadership. “No matter the circumstances, he competes with confidence, inspires his teammates, and proves that relentless work ethic and heart can overcome any obstacle,” he said.

Kingston has invested in his development. He trains with Gamed Up Athletics and has worked with QB Universe and the QB IQ System, which fits a player who lists smart decision-making as one of the position’s essentials.

The coach who shaped him most was Coach Jamil Merrell, who passed away recently. Kingston says he’ll always remember Coach Merrell’s energy and the lesson he taught: focus on the now and give 100 percent in every moment. That lesson can be seen in the way Kingston talks about the game and in the way he played on that fourth down.

His goals are ambitious and specific. Over the next six months, he wants to help lead his team to another national championship by improving every day as a leader, a teammate, and a quarterback. He also wants to earn the title of No. 1 quarterback in the Class of 2032. He believes he can get there by outworking everyone, sharpening his football IQ, making smarter decisions, and staying consistent on and off the field. His plan also goes beyond football. “I will focus on my grades, my training, and my character,” he said, “because I know championships and respect are earned through discipline and hard work.”

Follow Kingston: @kingglaud11

A Stage That Matches the Moments

Kingston has already been in moments most young quarterbacks only imagine. He’s thrown a fourth-down touchdown in a national playoff game, played against the No. 1 team in the country, and been part of a championship run. He’s also set a goal to become the top quarterback in the Class of 2032. He’s still in middle school, so no one is ranking his career yet. What an upgraded QB Magazine membership offers now is a place where the moments he’s creating can be seen and appreciated.

The heart of it is the feature article. Practice Squad includes one article each year, and Starter includes two. For a player like Kingston, those articles can tell more than a stat line. They can share the fourth-and-11 throw, the game against the No. 1 team, the lessons from Coach Merrell, and his commitment to grades and character. Each new story adds to the ones before it as he moves toward high school.

The monthly custom graphic gives each big moment its own spotlight. A playoff win, another step toward a national title, or a strong performance at a QB Universe session can become a graphic designed around Kingston. His teammates, family, and coaches can share it right away.

The graphics also have room to reach people. Practice Squad includes two story reposts a month on X or Instagram. Starter includes four story reposts a week across both platforms, plus a monthly wall collab that appears on his page and QB Magazine’s together. That connects Kingston with quarterbacks, coaches, and football families who follow the magazine nationwide. For a player whose team already competes on a national stage, that kind of audience fits.

Starter adds more. Social media consulting helps @kingglaud11 show the same qualities Kingston values in a quarterback: confidence, preparation, and putting the team first. Top 50 QB Mag Watchlist consideration is a meaningful benefit for a player aiming to be the best in his class. Priority for the QB Mag College Bus + Camps TOUR gives him early experience on college campuses. Both tiers also include camp access, which offers more ways to add to the football IQ work he’s already doing.

Over time, it all builds on itself. By the time Kingston reaches high school, he could have years of articles, graphics, and reposts showing how he’s grown as a player and a person. Coaches and fans won’t just see a name. They’ll see a quarterback whose progress they’ve already been able to follow.

Kingston is building his own legacy in a football family. A membership helps preserve that journey as it happens, from the first steps he took after watching his father to the teammates who trusted him on fourth-and-11 and the lessons that keep him focused on the present.

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