2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Township DB Donovan Rodriguez
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Billy Splain | August 9, 2024
Donovan Rodriguez
Defensive Back
Manheim Township high school
Class Of 2025
Jersey #22
HT/WT 5”11 and 175
Thank you to my lord and savior Jesus Christ for everything he has done for my life
Twitter @717Don
Offer Sheet: Maine, Monmouth, St. Francis, **West Virginia**, Stonybrook
Coach says “Donovan Rodriguez three-year starter at corner has multiple offers. Extremely passionate about the game one of the most passionate kids I’ve ever had the pleasure of coaching please go through me to contact both boys. I also have a lineman named Spencer McClintock who has FCS offers as well”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW DONOVAN
Why do you play football?
Football has always been a love of mine, I started at the age of 6 years old and fell in love with the game ever since. I eat ,sleep ,and breath football not only that it is a way to help my family out in the future
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Sauce Gardner, reason why is because he is a shutdown corner that he plays the game to perfection and I look up to him
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favourite play that I remember the most was When I got my first ever pick six against Cumberland valley, it felt like a movie in my eyes !
What was last years season like for you?
I will say last year was a very successful season for me, even though I led up one touchdown out of the whole entire season I will say every game I’ve gotten better and better but, sadly we came up short for the last game of the season against Harrisburg.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals for this upcoming season is to come out with 7 picks and possibly get up to 50 tackles but the main goal is to make it back to district championship and WIN !
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
I played against a couple of good wideouts but the one that stands out the most isr David Warde, wide receiver out of William penn highschool. He is a very solid and technical wideout .
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favourite game that I watched growing up was Super Bowl LI Falcons vs Patriots. Reason why was because it was such a good game that came down to the wire, I was hoping for my team the falcons to win but sadly we didn’t .
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Always to improve because there is always room for improvement. Just to keep on working and working and most importantly the class room making sure you stay on top of your grades in order to play and get looked at .
Describe what the perfect teammate is
I think what makes perfect teamate hardworking and same minded goal as you also , one who cares and encourages others to be the best they can be .
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football is great for the community it teaches discipline, mental toughness, and brotherly bond . It’s also a way for kids to stay out of trouble for whatever is going on in life. My dad has a kids gym in the city for kids to work on becoming better at their sport but not only that mental toughness at a early age.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Probably play one snap as a quarterback and throw a touchdown to my guy Lex Haberbosch
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My mentor is my dad, he always wants the best for me, He pushes me to be better each and everyday. I thank him for all the sacrifices that he made for me in order to make it happen.His model is “ Hard Work n Dedication “ and what I learned from this quote that he always says to me is that hard work will pay off. One thing that stands out about my dad is that he is a very helping guy, he tries his best to help out the people in our community for whatever the case is, He is always reaching out to help! This is why I’ll like to be like my father because I want to give back to my community and have a huge impact to my community.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favourite drill are the 1 on 1’s that we have in practice it gets very competitive and chippy which I love. My least favourite practice drill is conditioning, I just find conditioning very boring in my opinion .
Preseason Two a Days are:
I am not going to give to much detail but we work from sunrise to sundown # PUSH !
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
I will like to say all of my uncles, they have all supported me throughout my journey for highschool ball.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Usually I just hangout with friends and just chill for the most part but if not then Im most likely chilling with my family.
What is your favorite play to run?
I love screen passes because it’s like a huge wave of offensive line crashing down against the opponents while the wideout catches the ball and runs right through the hole.
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
Honestly I feel like a hotdog is sub, I can’t really explain why but a hotdog should be in its own category.
Music of choice:
Mary J Blige slow down
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Encouraging words from my guy Landon Kennel, he has always make sure whatever I was going through at the team he will always uplift me with his encouraging words
Best Pizza topping?
Hands down pepperoni pizza I don’t see no other topping except for pepperoni not only I think that pineapple pizza should be banned to put on pizza.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
My favourite vacation spot has always been Florida because of the warm weather and the beautiful water down there
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
I’ve been watching the game since I was 6 years old I can’t really remember when was the first time I watched
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