2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lehighton LB/WR Blake Roberts
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Billy Splain | August 2, 2024
Blake Roberts
Linebacker, Receiver
Lehighton Area High School
Class Of 2026
positions you play
Jersey #14
HT/WT 6’2- 210
424 Receiving Yards: 51 Tackles: 11 TFL: 9 Games Played
Other sports Basketball
Offensive player of the year
Twitter @__BlakeRoberts
Coach says: “Blake is a player with a high ceiling. He just started playing in 8th grade and his growth has been tremendous. He has very good size and and great hands. His physicality continues to improve dramatically each year. His football IQ and leadership skills allow him to play a major role on the field and within the program. Don’t be surprised to see him as 1 of the better 2 way players in the Schuylkill/Colonial divisions this season”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW BLAKE
Why do you play football?
I play football because I love the thrill of the game, the teamwork that goes into each week, and the overall atmosphere.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is Tj Watt because of his eagerness to win and his tough mentality
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My most memorable play so far was a 4th and 1 TFL that I had to give our offense the ball.
What was last years season like for you?
It was a season of great growth and improvement, it was my first year and linebacker and I felt like I grew as a player in that position as the season went on. On offense I was able to be the go to guy on crucial plays to keep the ball in my teams hands.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals are to keep improving and getting better at both of my positions and ultimately win games. Specifically I would like at least 80 tackles or more on defense and 500 receiving yards on offense
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Noah Roshac
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game was the 2016 PSU white out game when Penn State beat Ohio State
Describe what the perfect teammate is
The perfect teammate I can have is someone who puts in hard work and effort, is selfless, reliable on the field, and is also a leader on the field.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
I believe it brings people together and can stimulate youth development with encouraging children to get involved in activities
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
One thing I would love to do is get a pick six
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
A person who is a mentor to me is David Goggins. His mentality of always finding ways to win and to push through hard and difficult times inspires me
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
Preseason Two a Days are:
August 12
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like to spend time with my family and friends and be outside
What is your favorite play to run?
My favorite play to run is our fake screen play
Music of choice:
Rock
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The beach
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