FIU Athletics

Prep: A three-star recruit out of Jupiter HS..in his senior season, played in eight games, with four touchdowns, 166 yards with 13 receptions total....in 2024, was a two-way player, caught 12 passes for 112 yards (9.3 YPC) and 1 TD on offense, per MaxPreps...competed in track & field as a district qualifier in the long jump as a 11th grader...top makers include 21-4.75 in the LJ, 5-9.75 in the HJ and 24.24 (1.8) in the 200-meter dash.

What They're Saying - AHC/TE Coach Frank Ponce
“The most important thing we're looking for in a tight end is size and the ability to run fast, and I think we have that in him. He makes it a threat for us. In the passing game, I think what makes it exciting to have a kid like Ayden is his ability in the open field. He's an excellent route runner, catches the ball well, has excellent ball skills, and again, he's a very physical, big kid. At 220 pounds, he's going to be a 240–245-pound tight end for us. We're excited because what he brings to the table is an absolute mismatch for the defense. Ayden off the field is a very mannered, very polite, very calm young man, but when you see him on the football field, he's like two different people, because he turns into an absolute problem for the defense. I think we see him playing as a true freshman. He has the ability and the athleticism to do it. I think that once he understands what we're doing offensively, he could get on the field as early as a freshman.”