By Hayden Swope
Jaylen Mason of Wichita Northwest is ready to take the next step in his football career, combining skill development with leadership and a deep commitment to his team.
“It’s a dream come true to stay home and represent my state, my family, and the Jayhawks,” Mason said. “I’m ready to show what I can do in practice and take every opportunity to work toward earning playing time and contributing to the team. I’m also looking forward to building relationships with my new teammates and coaches, and helping bring energy and consistency to our offense.”
While Mason played a vital role for the Grizzlies, he’s excited to see his talents take on a new and improved field.
“I want to continue improving my efficiency, accuracy, and leadership on and off the field,” Mason said. “My goal is to be someone my coaches can trust and teammates can count on throughout the season. As a team, my biggest goal is to help the Jayhawks be competitive every week, push for wins in the Big 12, and build a culture where every player believes in each other and plays with confidence.”
Mason will be continuing his future in Lawrence this upcoming fall.
“My short term future is focused on excelling at the University of Kansas both academically and athletically,” Mason said. “I want to earn my degree while growing as a player and contributing to the program. Long term, I want to compete at the highest level I can, use the opportunities football has given me to build a career, and be someone who inspires younger athletes back home in Wichita.”
