2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Butler Area lineman Leland Anderson
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Billy Splain | July 17, 2024
Leland Anderson
LT DT
Butler area senior highschool
Class Of 2025
Jersey #73
HT/WT 6-0 230lbs
allowed 0 sacks last year
Other sports Boxing and track and field
2x letter for football, 1x letter for track, and a 3x golden glove champion
Twitter @Leland_A_73
Coach says “Leland got playing time as a sophomore lineman but moved into a starting role his junior year. Leland can play either side of the ball and has lots of athleticism for a lineman. Has good size at 6’1″ and 235 lbs. He is in the 1,200 lb club for lifting. He also participates in Track & Field and is a boxer that has headlined events locally”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW LELAND
Why do you play football?
I play football because I’m addicted to it everything I do revolves around football. I was inspired by the great athletes I grew up watching. I remember how invested I was in the Steelers I would be so mad when they lost. Me and my grandpa would play catch every night without fail rain or shine I’d be out there. I love football!!!
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Cam Heyward. He gives so much back to the community, and he’s so humble he didn’t let the money and fame change him, and that inspires me.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Last year against Meadville I stopped a trap on 3rd and 1 and we lost it, our energy wad throught the roof.
What was last years season like for you?
It was the first year I got to start all 10 games and it was great I had a great time with my teammates. There was nothing better than running out the tunnel at home. Overall I think I has a solid season but I definitely had some things to iron out.
What are your goals for this coming season?
To make first team all conference and for Butler to have a winning record.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Cooper Cousins. He’s playing at penn state now, but man was he something else.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
When we played Meadville last year. There was so much energy on both sides of the ball and we came out to play smash mouth football nothing better than that kind of competition.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
A team role player someone who is willing to sacrifice their time, needs, and wants to do what is best for the team.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football makes better people, when football is played right it makes gentlemen. It creates so much in the community it gives you something to belive it. There is a passion for football that you can’t find in any other sport, I can’t really explain with words. You just have to see it.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Return a kick or play QB (I’m a lineman)
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My Grandpa, he’s always supported our family, he worked two jobs most for his life just to keep a roof over our head and still came home to play with me when I was young. He’s a great man. An amazing human being.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite is Oklahomas can never go wrong with those, bit my least favorite has to be hills.
Preseason Two a Days are:
Awesome, they suck but the team gets so much closer during them.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandma she comes to everything all decked out in gear, she’s pretty awesome.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Fishing, there is nothing more relaxing to me then just enjoying a view and catching some fish.
What is your favorite play to run?
Screens because I get to hit skill players.
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
Music of choice:
I’m into 90s and early 2000s rock right now
Best Pizza topping?
Peperoni hands down
What is your favorite vacation destination?
A beach somewhere don’t care where.
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