2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Central LB Zion Rolon

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Billy Splain | July 15, 2024

Zion Rolon
Linebacker
Manheim Central
Class Of 2025
Jersey #42
HT/WT 6 foot, 215 pounds
29 solo tackles, 59 assisted tackles, 4 sacks, and 1 blocked kick in 9 games
Other sports wrestle and baseball
Twitter @Zion_Rolon

Coach Hahn says “Zion is the anchor of our defensive, alongside Brodie Daugherty.  Zion is a downhill attack style player.  He is fast and physical to the point of contact.  He wants to make his presence felt on every single play. Zion is set to have a spectacular senior year and looks forward to taking that next step in the program as a leader.  He is getting interest from a number of FCS Schools and Division 2 programs at this time”.

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LET’S GET TO KNOW ZION

Why do you play football?

To inspire people and lead them to the path of god

Since you’re now committed, are you preparing for the season any differently

I’m not committed

Why did you commit early? 

I’m not committed

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

Ray Lewis because of his mentality

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:

When I blitzed against Smyrna. It was the 4th quarter with 7:26 to go and the score was 30-31 Manheim. Smyrna decided to go for the touchdown on 4th down to take the lead from the 5 yard line and I blitzed and sacked the quarterback

What was last years season like for you?

Had some setbacks, but kept on fighting no matter how hard it got

What are your goals for this coming season?

To create a bunch of leaders that have the same mindset

Who is the best player you ever lined up against?

Not sure

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?

2019 penn state cotton bowl because of the defensive intensity of Micah Parsons

Describe what the perfect teammate is

hardworking and reliable

Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community

brings them together to create a positive atmosphere

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

play quarterback for 1 play

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?

My brother, he has taught me a lot growing up and he has accomplished many hard tasks

What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?

I like all the drills because they all have a purpose

Preseason Two a Days are: 

hard but worth it

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?

My grandma, she has always been there for me

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?

hiking because it helps me clear my mind

What is your favorite play to run?

defensively I love to blitz

is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why? 

Music of choice:

Reggae

What is your favorite vacation destination?

the beach

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