2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know ACC Lineman Braheem Battles
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Billy Splain | June 6, 2023
Braheem Battles
Defensive tackle & left tackle
Allentown Central Catholic
Class Of 2025
Jersey #55
HT/WT 6’3 327
85 tackles 6 tfls 4 sacks 2 interceptions 1 pass break up
1st team all state , first team all morning call second team epc all star
Twitter @BraheemBattles
Braheem is a big, agile tackle and excels on both sides of the ball. He’s got a motor that doesn’t stop. No offers as of yet but with a strong summer camp season expect those offers to start dropping.
Coach Rob Melosky says “Great team player, Huge upside as a Defensive & Offensive Lineman, Division I player”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW BRAHEEM
Why do you play football?
I love football it’s my therapy when I’m on the field I feel free.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Jalen carter , he continues to persevere & is a beast no matter what.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My interception vs parkland we took all the momentum
What was last years season like for you?
We constantly fought through everything & never gave up no matter what I feel like we left to much on the table 1 game away from the state championship
What are your goals for this coming season?
As a team we have set high expectations for ourselves.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
The best player I feel like I’ve ever lined up against on a different team is Braelin Moore my freshman year.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
I’d love to visit West Virginia for a game.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Philadelphia eagles
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Georgia vs Ohio state new years game
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Cut a few pounds
Describe what the perfect teammate is
A leader who isn’t afraid to step up & take accountability for his teammates & himself & gives 110% all the time
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football builds a brotherhood & family bonds no one could ever take away from you
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Get a pic 6
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
I want to be my own person & the best version of me
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
I love 1on1’s and inside runs I don’t really have a least favorite
Preseason Two a Days are:
Fun but tiring
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My little brothers they look at me as a role model & I want to leave a legacy for them to follow after
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Playing basketball with my cousin & brother , we rum gave 7 series of 2 on 2
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning back to back championships on the 1 year anniversary of my fathers passing
What is your favorite play to run?
I Iove when we twist on the d line
is a hot dog a sandwich?
No
Music of choice:
Nba YoungBoy
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Best Pizza topping?
Pepperoni
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Wawa
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Florida
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