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Jalen Drayden Season 2020

PositionSprints
ClassFreshman
HometownDeSoto, Texas
Jalen Drayden Top Times
OUTDOOR MARK YEAR
100 Meters 10.43 2019 USATF Southwestern Association Junior Olympic Championships
200 Meters 21.33 2018 USATF Southwestern Association Junior Olympic Championships
INDOOR MARK YEAR
60 Meters 6.80 2020 NAU Friday Night Duals
200 Meters 21.31 2019 Texas A&M HS Indoor Classic

TFRRS Page 2023 Outdoor
  • Helped the 4x100 squad to a silver medal (39.11) at the Pac-12 Championships. 
  • Ran a personal best 10.27 at the Pac-12 Championships which ranks ninth all-time at ASU. 

2022 Outdoor 
  • Set a new personal record in the 100m with a time of 10:33 to finish 9th at the 2022 NCAA West Preliminary Round
  • Ran a 100m of 10.34 to finish 6th at the Pac-12 Track & Field Championships
  • Set a new personal record in the 200m with a time of 20.72 to finish 5th at the Pac-12 Track & Field Championships
2021-22 Indoor
  • Finished second in the 200m dash with a time of 20.98, at New Mexico's MLK Jr, Collegiate Invitational, moving him to fifth in the ASU record book.
  • Set a new personal record in the 60m with a time of 6.78 to finish 4th at the Dr. MLK Jr. Collegiate Invitational
  • Ran a 60m time of 6.81 to finish 11th at the 2022 Pac-12 Invitational
  • Ran a 200m time of 21.37 to finish 3rd at the 2022 Pac-12 Invitational

2020-21 Indoor - Did not compete

2019-20 Outdoor*
 
*Season didn’t start due to the COVID-19 pandemic
 
2019-20 Indoor
  • Made his MPSF debut running a personal best of 6.80 in the 60m at the NAU Friday Night Duals.
 
High School:
  • Transferred to Desoto High School from Bishop Dunne as an elite sprinter in the state of Texas.
  • Ran a 60m time of 6.90.
  • Posted a U.S. number 4 mark of 21.31 in the 200m.
  • Won the 2018 TAPPS Championship in the 100m.
  • Helped Bishop Dunne set a TAPPS state-meet record in winning the 4X100m relay with a time of 42.22.
  • Was the No. 15 rising senior in the state of Texas.
Personal: Born Aug. 11, 2001 to Edwin and Eureka Drayden... Brother Josh Drayden is a defensive back for the California Golden Bears football team
 
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where?
LeBron James and whataburger
One word to describe the feeling of putting on the ASU uniform for the first time:
Amazing
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it?
Herm Edwards
The most upset you have ever been in a game was:
State my senior year
The happiest you have ever been in a game:
4x4 at MPSF
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to?
2012 OLYMPICS
You need a walk-up song, what is it?
How by Lil Baby or Preach young dolph
What do you like best about your hometown?
Whataburger
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again:
Fast and furious 4-7
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete:
James Harden
Favorite song from your favorite artist?
Scholarships drake & future
What is one of your favorite quotes?
Be thankful for you struggles because they make for a better success ~Jalen Drayden
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Taking out the trash
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Pull ups
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My brother
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
I have a dream speech
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Lebron
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
Talk to much
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Espn
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it?
Jayydray
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know:
I can sort of play the piano
If you had to watch one show for the rest of your life, it would be:
Tree house masters
Game/event where you learned the most from?
2018 junior olympics
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why?
Now
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you?
Be genuine
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Mississippi
What toppings do you get on your pizza?
Bacon, Sausage, Pepperoni
Favorite pro athlete you have been around...
Dirk Nowitski
Most underrated coach you have been around...
My trainer in high school Reka and Cory Jones - MADFROGS track
What you know now that you wish you knew in high school...
Don’t let irrelevant things have any part of your life.
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at...
12
Last movie I saw:
Black panther
What was the first concert you ever attended?
J. Cole tour 2016
The most played song on my phone (spotify, ipod, etc.) is:
Fabricated lil durk
My favorite month:
August
Something I have not done, but I will...
Will a NCAA championship
What is your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas my mom, dad brother, and I are together
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Energetic, confident, bright
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose?
Family feud
What is the most useful app you have downloaded?
Youtube
What is your best childhood memory?
Graduating highschool
What is your favorite sport to watch?
Basketball
What is your favorite food?
Shrimp
What is your favorite restaurant?
Wgataburger
What is your favorite candy?
Sour patch watermelon
What do you miss the most about being a kid?
Money not being a priority
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done?
See my brother get hurt
One sentence to describe your family...
Motivated
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit?
Dubai
My dream job is:
Owning a chain of barbershops across America
What is the most exciting game you've been a part of:
2018 state football game
An initiative/movement that means a lot to me is:
Black Lives Matter
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Senior
2022-23

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Junior
2021-22

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Sophomore
2021

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