Jaiden
Hart-
Rodriguez
Wide Receiver · Safety · Kicker
⚡ Tempe High School Buffaloes
Player Vitals
Meet Jaiden Hart-Rodriguez
Jaiden Hart-Rodriguez is a Class of 2027 three-phase player — wide receiver, defensive back and kicker — for the Tempe High School Buffaloes in the 4A Black Canyon Conference. After starting his career at Mesquite High School in Gilbert, he has become Tempe’s leading receiver while also playing in the secondary and handling the kicking.
Across two varsity seasons at Tempe (16 games), Jaiden has 58 receptions for 900 yards and 14 touchdowns — 15.5 yards per catch with a long of 98 — and 1,034 all-purpose yards. On defense he has 57 tackles and 8 interceptions, plus 3 pass breakups and 2 forced fumbles. As the kicker he has made 21 of 24 PATs and 4 field goals (long of 27), adding up to 129 career points.
His senior season is his best yet: 32 catches for 612 yards and 10 touchdowns, 36 tackles and 4 interceptions through 8 games. In a 33–32 win over La Joya Community he caught 6 passes for 171 yards and 3 touchdowns, made 5 tackles and an interception, and kicked the game-winning extra point — earning an Ed Doherty Award medallion. He was named 2025 All-Region 2nd Team (Defense), ranks among Arizona’s interception leaders, holds his first college offer from Knox, and has made an official campus visit to the University of Arizona.
Off the field, Jaiden is defined by his work ethic, coachability, and leadership — a team-first player who mentors younger Buffaloes, serves his community, and brings the same drive to the classroom that he brings to every snap.
Athletic Attributes
Career Stats
- 2023 · Freshman Mesquite HS Gilbert, AZ · Freshman Team Stats not recorded on MaxPreps
- 2024 · Sophomore Mesquite HS Gilbert, AZ · Varsity Stats not recorded on MaxPreps
- 2025 · Junior Tempe HS Tempe, AZ · Varsity 26 rec · 288 yds · 4 TD · 4 INT · All-Region 2nd Team Defense
- 2026 · Senior Tempe HS Tempe, AZ · Varsity 32 rec · 612 yds · 10 TD · 4 INT · 4 FG · Ed Doherty Medallion
Offense
| 📡 Receiving | ||||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | Rec | Yds | Avg | Y/G | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 32 | 612 | 19.1 | 76.5 | 98 | 10 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 26 | 288 | 11.1 | 36.0 | 36 | 4 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 58 | 900 | 15.5 | 56.3 | 98 | 14 | |
| 🏃 Rushing | ||||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | Car | Yds | Avg | Y/G | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 21 | 0 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 21 | 0 | |
| 🎯 Passing | ||||||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | Cmp | Att | Yds | Pct | TD | Int | Lng | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 31 | 137.5 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 31 | 137.5 | |
| ⚡ All-Purpose Yards | |||||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | Rush | Rec | KR | PR | IR | Total | Y/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 40 | 612 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 709 | 88.6 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 14 | 288 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 325 | 40.6 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 54 | 900 | 0 | 8 | 72 | 1,034 | 64.6 | |
| 📊 Total Yards | |||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | Rush | Pass | Rec | Total | Y/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 40 | 31 | 612 | 683 | 85.4 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 288 | 302 | 37.8 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 54 | 31 | 900 | 985 | 61.6 | |
| 🧱 Ball Security & Blocking | |||||
| Grd | Year | GP | Fum | Lost | Pancakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
Defense
| 🛡️ Tackles | |||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | Solo | Asst | Total | T/G | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 23 | 13 | 36 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 2.6 | 0 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 39 | 18 | 57 | 3.6 | 0 | |
| 🧤 Interceptions & Takeaways | |||||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | Int | Int Yds | Avg | PD | FR | FF | Blk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 8 | 72 | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
Special Teams
| 🦶 Kicking — PATs & Field Goals | ||||||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | PAT | Att | PAT% | FG | Att | FG% | Lng | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 82% | 4 | 6 | 67% | 27 | 26 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 100% | 0 | 1 | 0% | — | 7 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 21 | 24 | 88% | 4 | 7 | 57% | 27 | 33 | |
| ↩️ Kick & Punt Returns | |||||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | KR | KR Yds | PR | PR Yds | Avg | Lng | FC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | |
Scoring
| 🔢 Points | ||||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | TD | TD Pts | 2-Pt Pts | Kick Pts | Total | P/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 10 | 60 | 6 | 26 | 92 | 11.5 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 4 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 37 | 4.6 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 14 | 84 | 12 | 33 | 129 | 8.1 | |
| 🏈 Touchdowns | ||||||||||
| Grd | Year | GP | Rush | Rec | FR | IR | PR | KR | Total | TD/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1.3 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.5 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.9 | |
| ✌️ Two-Point Conversions | |||||
| Grd | Year | GP | Rush | Rec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. | 26-27 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Jr. | 25-26 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Varsity Total | 16 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |
Stats verified via MaxPreps (coach-entered), last updated Oct 18, 2026 — 2026 season through 8 games. Point totals are the sum of TD, two-point and kicking points.
Recruiting Film & Hudl Highlights
Latest Highlights on X
Junior Season highlights!!! Blessed to make an impact on all three sides of the ball! Excited to start the off-season!!!
— Jaiden Hart-Rodriguez (@JHartRodriguez) November 4, 2025
Game 7 highlights!!!! 2 TDs, 1 INT
— Jaiden Hart-Rodriguez (@JHartRodriguez) October 11, 2026
Mid Season tape!!! 422 Yds, 6 TDs, 3 INT
— Jaiden Hart-Rodriguez (@JHartRodriguez) September 27, 2026
Great team comeback last night, had 171 yds and 3 TDs and 1 INT to bring us to 3-1!! Ready to keep it going!
— Jaiden Hart-Rodriguez (@JHartRodriguez) September 19, 2026
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Community & Character
Jaiden's impact extends far beyond the football field. He actively participates in community service and youth outreach alongside his Tempe Buffaloes teammates — whether serving at community events, mentoring younger players, or representing his school with pride.
This commitment to giving back reflects the character college coaches look for. Jaiden understands that being a student-athlete carries responsibility — to his school, his community, and the young people watching him compete. His University of Arizona campus visit is a testament to real recruiting interest.
The same leadership, consistency, and heart Jaiden brings to every snap on the field defines his character off of it.
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