Welcome to the ArizonaVarsity.com 2018 Player Profile Series, a daily selection of various Arizona prep athletes. To be considered for inclusion in the Player Profile Series, email a brief biography to azhsfootball@gmail.com.
Get to know Jared Mendenhall, Millennium Football
Name: Jared Mendenhall
Position: Slot Receiver / Safety
Height: 5’10
Weight: 171
Graduation Year: 2019
GPA: 3.4
Favorite Athlete: Antonio Brown
Favorite Musician/Artist: J. Cole
Favorite Movie: Fruitvale Station
Favorite Video Game: 2k18
When did you start playing football, and who did you play with/for before high school?
I started playing football when I was 6, I played with the Mad Dogs, Bolts, Dragons, and Rattlers.
What is your favorite memory on the football field?
My favorite memory on the Football field is when we beat Verrado by 7 and had a 2 touchdowns.
What’s your favorite part about playing for your school?
I love the environment and the coaching staff, our team is close with each other and we push ourselves.
Who are some teammates you feel like should be getting more attention?
QB-Zareq Brown, WR-Jaelon Taylor, CB-Josh England
What is your ultimate goal for football?
My ultimate goal is to win the state championship next year, and go on to play division 1 football.
Who is the toughest opponent you’ve gone up against?
The toughest opponent I have gone up against was Perry High School.
Who are some people in your life that have been a positive influence in you as a student athlete?
My coach and my Dad taught me to always be a student first and get a good GPA. No matter how good you are, with bad grades you're going nowhere.
What is a way you’re able to use football to help you make a positive impact in your school or in the community?
Football teaches you how to overcome adversity and to not give up, it will help me to not give up and to help other pursue their dreams.
