The feeling of becoming a professional athlete marks one of the greatest events in a sportsperson’s life. After all, earning while following one’s passion is the dream of everyone. Freshly basking in this extraordinary emotion, University of Arkansas’ triple jump state Jaydon Hibbert has now turned into a pro. 

The Jamaican athlete accomplished several milestones under the care and tutelage of the University of Arkansas. But, while Jaydon Hibbert was a force to reckon with on the field for the Arkansas Razorbacks, he will now have to part ways with his school. Bidding his farewell to his beloved school, the U-20 World Champ laid down his hearty thoughts via social media.

Jaydon Hibbert boasts his Razorback spirit

Thanking the University of Arkansas, Jaydon Hibbert added a new post on his Instagram account. The post carried the caption, “UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS! You have been more than just a school to me, You’ve been a family! To all my coaches, teammates, and professors, you’ve shaped me into the athlete and person I am today!…You’ve instilled in me the RAZORBACK spirit which i’ll carry with me on my professional journey!”

Jaydon Hibbert further added, “As I say goodbye to my NCAA eligibility and step into my professional career, I do so with a heart full of gratitude. I’m not leaving behind the Razorback family, I’M TAKING IT WITH ME! The red and white will always be a part of me, no matter where this path takes me.”

The 19-year-old was a sophomore at the University of Arkansas and had instantly become an indispensable athlete. The triple jumper was one of the top recruits in his class and even won the prestigious Bowerman award on 14th December 2023. At the age of 18, he was the youngest Bowerman awardee ever. Interestingly, while Jaydon Hibbert will no longer be a Razorback, he won’t have to make a complete exit from the University of Arkansas.

Not a complete departure for the U-20 World Champ

Although Jaydon Hibbert has ended his eligibility as an NCAA athlete, he will still be training at the University of Arkansas. This comes as good news for both Hibbert as well as his coach Travis Geopfert who will still have fun and train together. This will also aid the U-20 World Champ with stability as he enters the professional world.

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Jaydon Hibbert will now be competing for the German sporting giant Puma. Interestingly, another Puma athlete from Jamaica, Cherokee Young, congratulated Hibbert for starting a new chapter in his career. Hibbert will now have more eyes, hopes, and expectations on him, especially from his Arkansas home. 

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