Jaiden Cruz '18 Recruiting Profile

I am a 6'0" defensive lineman from Ajax, Ontario, Canada. I weigh 275 pounds and am in the class of 2017 in Canada, and 2018 in the United States. I have been a starting player for the Ajax/Pickering Dolphins football club for ten seasons.

I was a team captain for my 2010 COMFL team, my 2011 undefeated championship OMFL team, my 2011 COMFL team, my 2012 OVFL team in which I was the only junior captain, my 2012 COMFL team, and my 2013 OVFL team.

I was awarded the "Lineman of The Year" award in 2009, "Outstanding Defensive Player" in 2011, the "Iron Man Award" and "Most Outstanding Rookie" Award in 2012, I was given the "Lineman Award" in the GTA vs GHR future stars game, named Defensive MVP in the 2013 Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl 7th grade game, was given the "Defensive Lineman" award in 2013, and was named to the 2013 OVFL Bantam Wettges All-Star team. 

I was a starter and captain for the St. Michael's College School Junior Kerry Blues football team.

I am now attending Choate Rosemary Hall as a repeat sophomore. 

Location of school is not my first priority. But what I am looking for in a school is an institution that can challenge and benefit me academically as much as it can athletically. I do not have any preferences as much as what division that school is in, however I would like to be part of a school with a good academic level.

My athletic goals include getting playing time as a freshman because I would like to make an impact on a team right away. I would like to be a starting player so that I can represent that school with pride and passion.

My dream is to make it to a professional level, whether that be the CFL or the NFL. I have a strong desire to make a living on something I love doing.