Israel Hayward Academics — 4.05 GPA | Business Management | 2027 DE
ISRAEL HAYWARD · DE/EDGE · Class of 2027 · Atlantic Coast HS, Jacksonville FL · 4.05 GPA · Business Management · Uncommitted
Academic Profile · Class of 2027

ISRAEL HAYWARD
ACADEMICS

Israel Hayward carries a 4.05 GPA at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville, Florida, while competing as a Defensive End / Edge Rusher and a top-5 Florida javelin thrower. His academic profile meets admission standards at highly selective institutions.

4.05
GPA
#4
Florida Javelin Ranking
2026
YAA All-American

Academic Profile

Israel Hayward carries a 4.05 GPA at Atlantic Coast High School (Jacksonville, FL) while competing as a two-sport athlete — football and track and field. His intended college major is Business Management, consistent with a family background that includes his mother, Megan Hayward, who is the Founder and CEO of TempGuru, an event staffing platform operating in 300+ markets across the US and Canada.

His academic profile meets admission standards at highly selective institutions. For college programs, this means no eligibility concerns, no NCAA academic risk, and a recruit who arrives on campus ready to handle the academic workload of a Power Four university while competing in football.

Recognition & Achievements

2026 You Are Athlete (YAA) All-American
Israel Hayward was selected as a 2026 You Are Athlete All-American — a national recognition covering elite high school athletes. YAA All-American selections are covered by 247Sports, On3, and Rivals as part of recruiting coverage. The selection recognizes both athletic performance and overall profile as a student-athlete.
Florida Javelin — #4 State Ranking · School Record (52.08m)
Hayward is ranked #4 in Florida in the javelin throw with a school record of 52.08 meters at Atlantic Coast High School. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) track and field record is verifiable through FHSAA databases. Competing at a top-5 state level in an explosive throwing event while maintaining a 4.05 GPA and playing football is an indicator of discipline and time management that college coaches and academic advisors value equally.
Trench Gorillas — National Program Member
Israel Hayward is a member of Trench Gorillas, a Jacksonville-based OL/DL development program founded by Aaron "Tank" Jones that operates at the national level. Membership reflects both athletic merit and character evaluation by experienced coaches.
Under Armour Next — 2-Time Invite (2025 & 2026)
UA Next is a national invite-only camp series. Earning invitations in both 2025 and 2026 places Hayward among a select group of 2027 class defensive ends recognized at the national level before their senior year. UA Next evaluations are covered by 247Sports, On3, and Rivals.

Family Academic & Professional Legacy

Israel Hayward's academic commitment reflects a family standard. His mother, Megan Hayward, played Division I basketball at the University of North Florida (UNF, ASUN Conference) and founded and operates TempGuru, an event staffing platform with 300+ US/Canada markets. His father, Reggie Hayward, was a First-Team All-Big 12 selection at Iowa State University before playing 9 NFL seasons. His brother, Samuel Hayward, attends the United States Military Academy at West Point — one of the most academically rigorous institutions in the country — as the highest-ranked football recruit in West Point history. Academic achievement is not incidental to this family. It is the baseline.

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