2022 PFN Player Profile: Wyatt Heistand – Gettysburg

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Billy Splain | June 29, 2022

Wyatt Heistand
Gettysburg 
Class Of 2023
Middle linebacker, Outside Linebacker, Runningback
Jersey #9
HT/WT6’0”/205
Other sports Track and Field
http://www.hudl.com/profile/13449995
Twitter @WyattHeistand

Why do you play football?
I’ve played since 4th grade and ever since then it’s been my favorite thing to do. Everything from the teamwork aspect to bettering myself as an athlete is what I enjoy.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
Brent Celek. Wasn’t the flashiest or fastest Guy on the field but he was an amazing blocking Tight end and always did his job no matter what it was whether it was catching a quick 5 yard out or block the End he would do it no problem

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play was this year against Waynesboro week 3 it was tied 35-35 with 45 seconds left on the clock and I sacked the quarterback for I believe a lose of 11 yards

What are your goals for this coming season?
To do great in our new Mid-Penn division and make it back to the playoffs

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
The Philadelphia Eagles

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
Eagles Vs Patriots Superbowl 52. Everyone was counting the Eagles out against Tom Brady and The patriots but the back-up QB Nick Foles led the team to the first superbowl win in Eagles history

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Rudy. It’s a great story and teaches you to never give up

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Win a state title

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad. He’s a great guy and goes out of his way to do stuff for less fortunate people and always puts other first

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Men’s Volleyball

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
One time in 8th grade I was going to seal the edge on a reverse play and I didn’t see the guard pull and got flattened

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My little cousin Alex. She’s like 3 and she doesn’t really understand whats going on when it comes to football but as long as she knows I’m out there she’ll cheer as hard as she can

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Probably Fishing. It’s a relaxing way to get away from people or hangout with people and just have fun

What is your favorite play to run?
Belly Right. When I played Z-Back i got to insert block and I always loved smacking the linebacker on the next level

What scares you the most?
Unnecessarily large spiders small to medium are fine but large ones nope

Music of choice:
Rap or Metal

What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Probably all my legos I got i used to be big into them

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Buffalo Wild Wings

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz

What is your favorite vacation destination?
Disney World

Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Eagles Vs Giants December 13,2009

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