Westlake (Waldorf, MD) standout Jared Fagan is one of the fastest players in the state. In addition to playing running back and cornerback for head coach Dominic Zaccarelli, the 5-10, 165 pound Fagan is also a track star.

Fagan, who is third in the line of running backs in his family, is a game breaker once he gets into the open field.

“Jared comes from a family of three running backs, and he is the best one,” said Zaccarelli. “One of his brothers went to Troy State while another went to Alabama A&M. Jared has tremendous speed, which is his strength. His best time was 10.42 in the 100 meters during a Northern Virginia track meet at TC Williams. That was timed electronically. He’s the state champion in the 100 meters.

“His speed is great on defense because he can catch almost anyone from behind. If someone breaks away, we are always likely to be able to keep playing defense because of Jared. On offense, nobody is going to catch him once he gets into the open field. We like to get him the ball in open space because he is so explosive.”

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