2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Wilmington Wr/Cb Freddie Zehetner
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Billy Splain | July 24, 2025
Freddie Zehetner
Wr/Cb
New Wilmington
Class Of 2026
positions you play
Jersey #17
HT/WT 6”1 165
Other sports Basketball, baseball
3rd team 1a all state
Twitter @FreddieZehetner
Coach Says: “Freddie is an outstanding player who plays with passion and energy. He sets the tone every day in practice with his work ethic and lead-by-example approach. Freddie is a dynamic playmaker and a fierce competitor who pushes himself and his teammates to be their best. He is very dynamic, lines up all over the field, and fills a variety of roles for our football team. Freddie demonstrates a positive attitude and maximum effort in all that he does.
Let’s get to know Freddie!
Why do you play football?
To be with my friends and for something to do
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Ben Roethlisberger because I grew up watching him play
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Scoring my first touchdown in a playoff game
What was last years season like for you?
It was good we had a lot of experience and we have even more this coming year
What are your goals for this coming season?
With the 1a state title
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Juju Johnson
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Any of the Steeler games
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone with is nice but also a leader
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Because it brings the whole community together on Friday nights
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Play linebacker
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad because he works hard everyday no matter what
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite is when we do 7v7
Preseason Two a Days are:
Good because it shows who really wants to be there
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandparents they go to every game
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Cutting grass to get money
What is your favorite play to run?
Freddie reverse
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
No because it’s a whole different thing
Music of choice:
Country
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Advice from the seniors my softmore year
Best Pizza topping?
Sausage
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The beach
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
I don’t
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