2022 PFN Player Profile: Riley Hackett – Upper Dublin

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Billy Splain | July 2, 2022

Riley Hackett
Upper Dublin
Class Of 2023
DE,DT,T
Jersey #50
HT/WT 6’4, 230
Other sports Wrestling, track
regionals for wrestling freshmen year
Twitter @Rileyhackettt

Why do you play football?
I play football because of my love for the game. I started playing when I was 7 or 8 in Houston Texas. My family moved around a lot so I definitely got the best coaching from the get go I could’ve gotten.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
My favorite player right now is Aaron Donald. He’s the complete package and he plays how I strive to play.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play was from our game last season against council rock south. I stayed on my railroad tracks and the second the quarter back had gotten the ball from under center I had already tackled him. The play all around lasted for probably 4 seconds.

What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals are to improve my technique and work on staying lower seeing as im a taller player.

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
The colts, because they’re who I grew up watching. As well as my family all being colts fans because we were born in indiana.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
The longest yard. Great movie by Adam Sandler, very funny and has moments that show what football is all about.

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
They’re usually telling me to either get lower or stop trying to “patty cake” with the other teams players.

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I would love to run the ball for a touchdown or get a 7 sack game.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf, seems like so much fun but I don’t have the accuracy.

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My brother, Skyler. I played up with him my freshmen year when he was a senior and we really pushed each other so that dynamic is there.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Eating food, eat big get big.

What is your favorite football memory to date?
My favorite football memory was when we won the district chip in 2020

What scares you the most?
Not being able to perform to the best of my ability

Music of choice:
A lot of rap and rock but I can listen to anything and feel it out.

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Buffalo Wild Wings, great wings and great chips and queso 10/10

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Wawa, easily. Better and more healthy food although it is a little more expensive. They also have free water.

What is your favorite vacation destination?
Bahamas. Most relaxing place I’ve ever been to. The people are amazing too!

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