| 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
- 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.
| If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where? |
LeBron James and whataburger
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| One word to describe the feeling of putting on the ASU uniform for the first time: |
Amazing
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| You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it? |
Herm Edwards
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| The most upset you have ever been in a game was: |
State my senior year
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| The happiest you have ever been in a game: |
4x4 at MPSF
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| You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to? |
2012 OLYMPICS
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| You need a walk-up song, what is it? |
How by Lil Baby or Preach young dolph
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| What do you like best about your hometown? |
Whataburger
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| A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: |
Fast and furious 4-7
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| Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete: |
James Harden
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| Favorite song from your favorite artist? |
Scholarships drake & future
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| What is one of your favorite quotes? |
Be thankful for you struggles because they make for a better success ~Jalen Drayden
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| What chore do you absolutely hate doing? |
Taking out the trash
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| What is your favorite form of exercise? |
Pull ups
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| Who has been the biggest influence on your career? |
My brother
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| If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? |
I have a dream speech
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| If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be? |
Lebron
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| What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? |
Talk to much
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| What's your favorite TV show and why? |
Espn
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| If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it? |
Jayydray
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| Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know: |
I can sort of play the piano
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| If you had to watch one show for the rest of your life, it would be: |
Tree house masters
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| Game/event where you learned the most from? |
2018 junior olympics
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| If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why? |
Now
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| What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? |
Be genuine
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| What is your favorite road trip destination? |
Mississippi
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| What toppings do you get on your pizza? |
Bacon, Sausage, Pepperoni
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| Favorite pro athlete you have been around... |
Dirk Nowitski
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| Most underrated coach you have been around... |
My trainer in high school Reka and Cory Jones - MADFROGS track
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| What you know now that you wish you knew in high school... |
Don’t let irrelevant things have any part of your life.
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| Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at... |
12
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| Last movie I saw: |
Black panther
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| What was the first concert you ever attended? |
J. Cole tour 2016
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| The most played song on my phone (spotify, ipod, etc.) is: |
Fabricated lil durk
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| My favorite month: |
August
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| Something I have not done, but I will... |
Will a NCAA championship
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| What is your favorite holiday and why? |
Christmas my mom, dad brother, and I are together
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| What three words would you use to describe yourself? |
Energetic, confident, bright
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| If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? |
Family feud
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| What is the most useful app you have downloaded? |
Youtube
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| What is your best childhood memory? |
Graduating highschool
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| What is your favorite sport to watch? |
Basketball
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| What is your favorite food? |
Shrimp
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| What is your favorite restaurant? |
Wgataburger
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| What is your favorite candy? |
Sour patch watermelon
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| What do you miss the most about being a kid? |
Money not being a priority
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| What is the hardest thing that you have ever done? |
See my brother get hurt
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| One sentence to describe your family... |
Motivated
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| What is a place that you have always wanted to visit? |
Dubai
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| My dream job is: |
Owning a chain of barbershops across America
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| What is the most exciting game you've been a part of: |
2018 state football game
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| An initiative/movement that means a lot to me is: |
Black Lives Matter
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