Linfield University Athletics

FRESHMAN
Played in one game, rushing for 10 yards on two attempts against Puget Sound.

PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL
2021 and 2022 Cleats vs. Cancer All-Star game participant.
2021 Cleats vs. Cancer special teams MVP.
Averaged 100+ scrimmage yards with 5.9 yards per carry in 5 games.
Rushed for 1200+ yards and 14 touchdowns his freshman year.
Recorded 150+ scrimmage yards against Yelm in the 3A WIAA State championships.
2021 all-league honorable mention kicker.
Four-time letter winner in football.
Letter winner in basketball.
Letter winner in soccer.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in management.
Son of Becky Susan and Chris Laybourne.
 
WHY LINFIELD? Linfield has great academic classes/courses that are perfect for what I want to do as a career. The location is good for me, not too far from home but not too close. The football team is very competitive, and I will learn so much about how to be a better football player and person.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? To me, being a student athlete is just something that goes without saying. It’s a way to realize someone has the ability to multi-task and exceed in multiple fashions. Football is a privilege, if you cannot stay on top of it in the classroom, you don't deserve to play football.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Participating in sports my whole life has made me a complete person. Most importantly, they teach you how to work in a team as 1 unit. If one part of the machine fails, the whole team falls.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GERATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? Saquon Barkley because throughout his football career he’s had to go through countless injuries and he still finds a way to persevere and be one of the top NFL players.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… Everyone at Linfield wants to win. That’s the difference between other places and here. Being around other people who actually want to win is very motivating.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… Win a national championship.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? In 10 years, I see myself in a management/coaching position at a high level football school/institution.