2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lakeland QB/DE David Naniewicz
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Billy Splain | May 21, 2024
David Naniewicz
QB/DE
Lakeland
Class Of 2026
Jersey #7
HT/WT 6-2 215
92-176 896 yards 6 TD’s 52% Completion
Other sports Baseball, Basketball
Twitter @Davethekid5
Coach Piwowarczyk says: David has grown tremendously over the last year. He took over the reigns for our offense last season and had big shoes to fill, and by the end of the season played very well. We are hoping the off-season work and drilling at QB pays off and he picks up right where he left off at the last game of the year where he completed 14-17 passes for 160 yards 1 TD and looked poised and controlled our offense.
Let’s Get to know David
Why do you play football?
I grew up in a Football family, I have been playing since I was two years old. I currently have two cousins playing D1 football.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Nick Foles- EAGLES LEGEND!
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Hitting Chase Rosenkrans in the Endzone vs carbondale for the game winner on a fade.
What was last years season like for you?
It was a learning experience, Coach Piwowarczyk puts a lot on his QBs and trust us with the game plan, we have to execute. By the end of the season I felt more comfortable and in control of the offense.
What are your goals for this coming season?
I expect the team to do much better as a whole. We have many guys putting in work in the off season. My personal goals are to become the best QB I can be for Lakeland and help the team as much as possible, by doing this all the accolades will follow for myself and my teammates.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Lacota Dippre, he is my cousin and I was scout team defense when I was a freshman and he was the TE. He was very difficult to deal with.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Philadelphia Eagles!
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
2023 Eagles Vs. Bills. Elliot kicked a 61 yarder to send it into overtime and then the Eagles win.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
I want to have teammates that are unselfish and willing to do anything for the team to win.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
First there is nothing like being part of a Friday night game, the energy is unmatched in any other sport. Our community at Lakeland is awesome, we have so much support and it is also great to get out and do things and volunteer. Lakeland is a very tight knit community and everyone is always willing to help out any way possible.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
As the Punter it would be awesome to catch my own punt and then return it.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My father- he is my number one fan and also my biggest critic. He pushes me along with helping me achieve everything in all sports.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
Favorite- Routes on Air, it helps work with our timing. Least- Rapid fire screen drill
Preseason Two a Days are:
Great team bonding experience.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Uncle Kevin! He is always calling to check in and see how things are going, he is also a huge fan of the team not just myself.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Spending time with my family.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning the District II Championship in 2022!
What is your favorite play to run?
Shallow
is a hot dog a sandwich?
N/A
Music of choice:
Rock and Roll
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Best Pizza topping?
Pepperoni
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Punta Cana
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Penn State Vs Umass many years ago.
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