Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Jayden Walker

Walker is the captain of the Gators wrestling team and has a record of 30-7 this season.

The Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Feb. 6 from Decatur High School is Jayden Walker (Sr.) wrestling.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

Music

Name your Mount Rushmore G.O.A.T. Athletes (Top 4):

David Carr, Steph Curry, Mardhawn Lynch, Jordan Burroughs

What does it mean to be a good teammate? Why is it important to your success? What is one thing you do to help others around you?

It means to do your part for the team and hold your teammates accountable.

If you could have dinner with anyone (living or from the past), who would it be? Why?

Pharrell Williams because he makes great music. .

You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?

A Baja blast and sour sweet gummy worms

Describe your favorite post-game meal:

A banana and Gatorade

What is your Walk-up song?

Helmet- Steve Lacy

From the sidelines:

Jayden was selected as Captain for the 2025-26 Gator Boys Wrestling Team. His current record is 30 wins and seven losses. Jayden was the Champion of his weight class at the Gator Invite hosted at Decatur HS. He is looking forward to returning to the WIAA Mat Classic State Wrestling Tournament this year. Jayden is also outstanding in the classroom earning a 3.564 cumulative grade point average and working to earn his High School Diploma and Associates Degree in June.