Jayden Travis Inks to Play Football at Lindsey Wilson University

Madisonville-North Hopkins standout tight end signs with NAIA program

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Jayden Travis, a standout tight end from Madisonville-North Hopkins High School, has signed to continue his football career at Lindsey Wilson University, an NAIA program in Columbia, Kentucky. Travis was an All-WKC selection after a senior season in which he caught 27 passes for 303 yards and a touchdown, while also excelling as a blocker for the Maroons' potent run game.

Why it matters

Travis' signing represents an opportunity for a talented high school player to continue his athletic and academic career at the collegiate level, while Lindsey Wilson looks to bolster its roster with a versatile tight end who can contribute both as a receiver and a blocker.

The details

Madisonville-North Hopkins football coach Chris Price first noticed Travis' potential when he was in middle school, impressed by his size and ability to catch the football. Price moved Travis to tight end in high school, a decision that paid off as Travis developed into an All-Conference performer, catching 53 passes for 649 yards and 5 touchdowns over his career. Price praised Travis' effort and determination, noting that he "never slowed down and never looked at the scoreboard" even in a lopsided loss to eventual state champion Owensboro.

  • Jayden Travis signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Travis was an All-WKC selection after his senior season in 2025.

The players

Jayden Travis

A standout tight end from Madisonville-North Hopkins High School who has signed to play football at Lindsey Wilson University.

Chris Price

The head football coach at Madisonville-North Hopkins High School, who first noticed Travis' potential when he was in middle school and moved him to tight end in high school.

Lindsey Wilson University

An NAIA college football program located in Columbia, Kentucky that went 10-2 last season with one playoff win.

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What they’re saying

“The linemen were playing 7-on-7 and the next thing you know, he had six catches and was the guy everyone wanted to choose moving forward. When the camp ended, I told him I was moving him to tight end in high school.”

— Chris Price, Head Football Coach, Madisonville-North Hopkins High School (yoursportsedge.com)

“Everybody's looking for somebody who can block. Blocking is an art form, and you can't take it for granted. You can't just assume because you're big that you can get it done, because that's not the way it works. It's an effort thing. It comes from inside your heart, and you have to have the mind for it, and so I think that translates very well for him at the next level.”

— Chris Price, Head Football Coach, Madisonville-North Hopkins High School (yoursportsedge.com)

What’s next

Lindsey Wilson University will look to integrate Travis into their offense and continue developing his skills as a versatile tight end during the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Jayden Travis' signing with Lindsey Wilson University represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, as the standout tight end from Madisonville-North Hopkins transitions to the collegiate level with the opportunity to contribute both as a receiver and a blocker for an NAIA program on the rise.