2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dieruff RB Mekhi Ashby
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Billy Splain | June 18, 2023
Mekhi Ashby
RB
Louis E. Dieruff
Class Of 2024
Jersey #2
HT/WT 5’11 / 180
1200 Ap Yards
Other sports Track and field
Team Mvp
Twitter @MekhiAshby1
Coach Dave Lutte says “Mekhi is a three year starter on both offense and defense. Offensively he will play running back and defensively will play Free Safety. Mekhi is a team leader and has his sights set on being a 1,000 yard rusher this season”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW MEKHI
Why do you play football?
Because I love it. It gives me a excitement like nothing else.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
My first handoff
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Adrian Peterson, because he is a running back and in my opinion the greatest, big inspiration for me.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My 100 yard run against allen because it was a toss from the back of the endzone and I scored
What was last years season like for you?
It was good, great foundation for an amazing senior season
What are your goals for this coming season?
1500 – 2000+ rushing yards
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Lavon johnson
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Georgia Bulldogs #GoDawgs
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Baltimore Ravens
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Chargers vs Vikings 2007. Adrian peterson was lights out!!
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the titans or he got game
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Go Ky!!!!
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Nothing because I can do anything I put my mind to on the field
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My Mother she is a very strong woman and inspires me everyday
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
None
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
When I first ever played football in flags i ran to thr opposite endzone
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My sister she is always there cheering louder than anyone.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Video games or hanging out with friends
What is your favorite football memory to date?
My game winning touchdown in the all star game in little league
What is your favorite play to run?
Outside or inside zone
What scares you the most?
Being injured
Music of choice:
Rap and r&b
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
A football
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Applebees
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Florida
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