2021 PFN Player Profile: Alex Erby – Steelton-Highspire @ErbyAlex @SteeltonRoller @AndrewErby

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Tristan Klinefelter | August 21, 2021

Alex Erby 

Steelton-Highspire High School 

Class of 2024 

QB 

Ht: 6’3 Wt: 215 

Other sports: Baseball and basketball. 

Awards: First-team All-State, Prep Zone PA 

Twitter: @ErbyAlex 

Why do you play football? 

I play football because I love the game and it’s a family tradition. I know some kids in the world can’t play the sport. 

What has been your best memory from football so far? 

Holding up the state championship trophy back home and the last play of the game against Old Forge when I threw the touchdown to Mekhi. 

Who is your favorite pro athlete and why?

Justin Fields, he is different and changes the way he plays as well as his passion for the game. 

Who is your biggest fan and why? 

My mom, my grandpa, and my dad, because they are at every single game and they love what I do.  

Is there any specific person you look up to and use as a role model?  

My dad, the things he did in life like getting inducted to his college hall of fame and giving back to the community like food giveaways and I wanna be like him.   

What is your desired major in college?  

Sports science.

Coming off a year with COVID struggles, what do you think this year will be like?

A lot of people coming at us and we’re gonna go through some ups and downs but also go back-to-back.

Favorite play to run?

A pass concept with a post and a post corner.

What is your personal goal for this season?

At least get 250 rushing yards and also surpass 6,000 passing yards.

Favorite pre-game meal?

Grilled chicken spaghetti. 

Sports movie?

42.

Sport you’d love to play but can’t?

Soccer.

Most embarrassing sports moment?

Baseball I was trying to catch a pop fly and I missed and it hit me in the face.

What are you looking forward to most this year?

Challenges were gonna face and playing against a few different teams, I’m just excited.

Favorite activities?

Video games, spend time with family, and work out.

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