2021 PFN Player Profile: Tahir Mills-Ridley Green Raiders @TahirMills_ @dwDBpn @RidleyFootball_

Tagged under: District 1, News, Player Previews

Billy Splain | August 16, 2021

Tahir Mills

Ridley Green Raiders

Class Of: 2022

Position(s): Running Back, Corner, Returner

Jersey#: 4

Ht: 6’0 – WT: 205

Other Sports: Basketball, Track

Awards:
All Central 2nd Team in Football
Honorable Mention in Basketball

Twitter: @TahirMills_

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football?
It gives me something to look forward too. Also i can finish what my family started. Everyone had a dream but nobody has ever made it out. I wanna put my Mom in a better environment and be able to take care of my brothers.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
Kevin Durant, because he gets his business done and is so out of the way but people still find a way to hate him. He doesn’t let it bother him in any way he still goes out there every night and gives it his all.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Definitely my one hand pick six last year, it finally made everybody realize who I am and to keep an eye out for me.

What are your goals for this coming season?
I’m aiming for 2,000 rushing yards this season and 15 touchdowns. Also want to be a champion.

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Patriots

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
My favorite game was against Garnet Valley last year. That’s the best team in the league and I went out there and gave it my all. I opened many eyes that night.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Coach Carter or Gridiron Gang

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
“Lets Go #4”

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like?
Nobody, I just want to be a better me at all times.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Lacrosse

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I got lazy one play and went to take on a linebacker and he put me down. That’s when i knew to go 100% at all times.

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My older brother Nasir, he cheers me on like no other and boosts my confidence.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like to go out and make money. Like working and learning new ways to work .

What is your favorite football memory to date?
My first ever varsity game.

What is your favorite play to run?
Outside Zone

What scares you the most?
Career Ending Injury

Music of choice?
Hip Hop

What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Xbox 360, this was my first game system.

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Chic-Fil-A

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Wawa

Follow PA Football News on Twitter @PaFootballNews