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2027 Men's Track Roster

Hayden Jenkins

  • Position:
    Throws
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    230
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown:
    McKinney, Texas
  • Prev School:
    Northwestern St.

Summary

Biography

PREVIOUS SCHOOLS
Transferred to Harding from Northwestern State in Nachitoches, Louisiana
At Northwestern State (2024–2025): Redshirted his true freshman football campaign as a linebacker/athlete for the Demons

A 2024 graduate of McKinney Boyd High School
Track & Field: A dominant, powerhouse thrower who was named the team’s Field MVP ... advanced through postseason action as a prominent Texas UIL Class 6A Regional Qualifier in both the shot put and discus ... left the Broncos as a multi-event school record holder, holding the all-time historical marks in the shot put at 55 feet, 11 inches and the discus at 160 feet
Football: An exceptionally versatile, high-impact weapon who lined up all over the field as an athlete, wide receiver, and tight end ... selected as a First Team All-District 5-6A H-Back following an elite senior season in which he posted 367 receiving yards and anchored the program's physical blocking packages.

PERSONAL
Born: Texas ... Major: Exploratory Studies ... Parents: Jeff and Sarah Jenkins ... has four sisters (Shelby, Kennedy, Cassidy, and Madelyn) ... spent significant time volunteering on an international church mission trip to the capital city of Antananarivo, Madagascar
Fun Fact: Beyond his athletic achievements, Hayden holds a legendary family fishing claim, once successfully landing a massive 7-pound largemouth bass using a piece of a hot dog as bait on a novelty children's Batman rod.
High School Coach: Daniel Swaim

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