Class of 2028 quarterback Jayden Wade will be under center for one of the most talented teams in the country next season. The IMG Academy Ascenders went 10-0 last fall and finished ranked No. 4 nationally by MaxPreps. We talked to Wade about the upcoming high school season but also the topic Trojan fans are interested in: How high is USC’s level of interest in this talented high school quarterback?
Trojans Wire: What are your goals for IMG Academy entering this season?
Jayden Wade: My goals at IMG are to help my team go undefeated and be the No. #1 team in the nation at the season’s end.
Trojans Wire: Lincoln Riley has had a ton of success at the quarterback position with Kyler Murray, Caleb Williams, Baker Mayfield, and Jalen Hurts. Do you see yourself as a fit in his offense?
Jayden Wade: Yes! I love what Coach Lincoln Riley does with his QBs and offensive game-plans.
Trojans Wire: Could a USC Trojans offer be coming your way soon, after your camp visit this week?
Jayden Wade: Yes, I believe so 100%.
I’ve been fortunate enough to work with the best of the best at early stages of their careers. Bryce, DJ, Caleb, JuJu and plenty more. @LightsOutWade7 is the most talented 8th grader I’ve ever worked with. Aside from the obvious physical traits his self awareness is 💯
— Danny Hernandez (@CoachDanny10) March 25, 2024
2028 QB JAYDEN WADE on Tuesday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando❕📈
Wade’s from Southern California but Attends IMG Academy
Georgia Offered on Christmas 🐶 pic.twitter.com/x6dh7OY1Li
— Scott Schrader (@SSchraderOn3) January 2, 2024
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