- Name: Aidan Mayfield
- Position: RB/ FS
- Height/weight: 6’0 210
- Jersey #: 6
- School & Class: Bensalem 2026
- GPA: 3.6
- Key Stats: 22 Tds, 1100 rushing yards, 500 receiving yards, 2 INTs, 2 sacks, 46 tackles
- Awards: 1st team all league, MVP
- Hudl Link: Aidan Mayfield
- Favorite NFL team: Eagles
- Quote from the head coach: “Aidan has had a great off-season, first, starting on the League Champion Varsity Basketball Team and then committing himself to the weight room during the Spring, becoming a member of our 1,000 lb club in the weightroom, he is really primed for a big Senior year. He shows great leadership through his actions as he works hard both inside and outside of the classroom and is one of our team leaders.” -Alexander Houston
On-Field Focus
What’s your proudest moment on the football field for Bensalem this season or in your career?
“Definitely winning on our homecoming this year. Everyone counted us out, but we pulled through.”
Could you describe a play where you made a game-changing impact? What was going through your mind?
“The second game of the season against Abington. They were making a comeback, and out of nowhere, I got a huge run, scoring, and taking the game away.”
What’s the toughest part of playing running back & free safety, and how do you prepare for each?
“Definitely my energy, when im going 100 percent on both sides of the ball it takes a toll on my body. But the love i have for the game makes me work super hard so that i can take all the impact and play my hardest.”
Which NFL player do you model your game after, and what do you admire about them?
“I would say Jonathan taylor, i love the way he runs the ball he has a mix of power and speed and that’s definitely my goal and who i want to be like.”
What’s a drill or skill you’re grinding to perfect before the season?
“Ive been working super hard to get my speed up because i feel thats something I’ve needed to improve.”
Personal Story
How did you start playing football, and what keeps you passionate about it?
“I started playing football when I was six. I’ve always had a love for the game. But my dad got me into it. He was always there for me; he made me work hard when I didn't want to, and I wouldn't be here without him today. I'm very passionate about my family and seeing them work as hard as they do, which keeps me motivated because I want to succeed playing football, and once I do, I want them to live the best life possible because of everything they've done for me.”
Who’s been your biggest supporter (e.g., coach, family, teammate) in your football journey?
My biggest supporters are my mom and my dad, they’ve always made sure I had the best life I could and they have always been by my side throughout this whole journey.”
What’s a challenge you’ve overcome—on the field or off—that’s made you a better player or person?
“Breaking my leg,I thought it was going to be hard to come back from but it just made me realize I needed to work a lot harder.”
How does playing in the Suburban One League shape your experience as a high school athlete?
“The level of competition is really high and it makes me into a better player going against that type of competition.”
Football Flair
What’s your pre-game ritual or superstition to get in the zone?
“I pray before games and I think this helps a lot”
What’s the one song on your pre-game playlist that fires you up, and why?
“Definitely “Dreams and nightmares” by Meek Mill. Meek Mill has always been my favorite artist and when I listen to that it gets me super hyped up.”
What’s your nickname in the locker room, and how’d you earn it?
“A lot of people call me Six, for two reasons one it being my number that everyone knows me by and because I score touchdowns.”
If you could take one teammate’s skill for a game, whose would you pick and why?
“It would be my quarterback Myles Annan’s speed, because he is really fast and if I had that for a game I would do crazy things.”
Future and Goals
What’s your biggest goal for this season with Bensalem?
“Definitely making playoffs thats a huge for me and for our school.”
Are you eyeing college football? What’s your dream school or program to play for?
“College football had always been my dream and I’ve made that happen by recently committing to Lehigh University.”
Where do you see yourself in football or life five years from now?
“I see myself playing in the NFL. I think if I work hard enough and outwork everyone that I can make it.”
Team and League Pride
What makes playing for Bensalem in the Suburban One League special to you?
“Bensalem is like a family and i love everyone on this team. The players make it great and the coaches, Its just a special place to be.”
Who’s an under-the-radar teammate who deserves more shine, and why?
“I cant just choose one, all of my teammates are great and deserve the most recognition possible.”
What’s the loudest or most memorable crowd moment you’ve experienced in a game?
“Playing against Truman my sophomore year. It was a close game all game then out of no where I took a screen pass all the way for a touchdown and the crowd went crazy.”