2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Cedar Cliff Colt’s OL/DL-Josh Gillen

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Daniel Reed | June 24, 2025

Josh Gillen
Cedar Cliff Colts
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): OL/DL
Jersey Number: #54
Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 250lbs
Other Sports: None
Notable Awards or Recognitions:
Honorable Mention RT Keystone Division, Honorable Mention RT Commonwealth Division
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @Joshgillen15
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COACH SAYS: Josh was a solid two-way starter for us on the offensive and defensive lines his Junior season. Josh has exceptional athleticism for an offensive lineman. He does a great job of finishing blocks and blocking second level defenders. Josh is a physical run stopper at the defensive end position. In 2025, the Colts will look for Josh to be a leader on the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and improve his pass rushing skills defensively.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT JOSH:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the Colts ?
Having support from the community.

Why do you play football ?
I love to play it, I’ve always loved it my whole life.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
This year with be my 13th year playing football.

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
Walking down the hill with my team locking arms.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Definitely State College had the best atmosphere, it was such a cool place to play.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Offense most definitely.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Becoming a starter as a Sophomore.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Winning our first game in the Commonwealth Division when the media said we would lose.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Make playoffs and have a winning record.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
The brotherhood we had and the relationships with my best friends.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
Definitely my Dad, he always shows me what’s right and what’s wrong, he’s how I’ve become stronger and a better version of myself.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Penei Sewell, I’ve watched a lot of tape from him and try to play like him.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
When we stopped Central Dauphin in overtime to win the game.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Lucas Lawler, McDevitt

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
THE BIG HOUSE-Michigan

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
The Eagles because my Grandpa loved them so I’ve always liked them.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
Michigan vs Ohio State last year, the whole world thought Michigan was going to lose but they won.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
The Blind Side

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

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Lacrosse

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Jumping offsides when it’s a big moment in the game.

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

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Definitely Sheetz, I go there all the time.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
The Outer Banks, NC

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Buy a house in the Outer Banks and live there forever.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Spiders

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Raising Canes

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Never

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NCAAF, because its a lot better than any other league.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
NCAA 25

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pepperoni

Favorite School Subject ?
History

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Morgan Wallen

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Boat to the Dominican Republic.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Having a wife and becoming a dad.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Island, its always so nice.

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