2025 PFN Player profile: Getting to Know Cedar Crest Falcon’s RB-Isaiah “ZAY” Zimmerman

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Daniel Reed | June 17, 2025

Isaiah Zimmerman
Cedar Crest Falcons
Class Of: 2027
Position(s): RB
Jersey Number: #24 or #1
Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 200lbs
Other Sports: Track
Notable Awards or Recognitions: HM All State, First Team Lancaster Lebanon, County MVP
Offer Sheet: 1 (Fordham)
Twitter: @isaiahzimmerm14
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COACH SAYS: Isaiah is the complete package as a football player. As a sophomore running back he rushed for 1500 yards and 18tds in addition to catching 2 td passes. He is lightning quick, with power and break away speed. Our offense ran through him last year, and he will continue to be a focal point of our success this year. In addition, he will be playing outside linebacker for us this year and we expect huge things on both sides of the ball from him.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ISAIAH:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the Falcons ?
The bond that I have created with my teammates both in the classroom and on the field.

Why do you play football ?
I just love the game and have passion for it.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
I have been playing football since I was 6 years old.

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
Running out in front of the crowd.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Warwick, the fact they had their student section behind the end zone and they were loud.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
I would want to be on offense. I want to end it while marching down the field.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Getting my first offer.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Winning the schools first playoff game in 23 years.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Rush for more than 1500 yards, and win in playoffs.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
I am going to miss their character and all the energy they brought to everything they did.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
My mentor is my trainer, he’s my mentor because he had to work hard for the position that he is in now, and he brought me closer in faith.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
My favorite sports star is Von Miller, because he is the one who made me fall in love with football in the first place. Never forget Super Bowl 50!

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
My favorite play has got to be my touchdown again Spring Grove, where I broke 6 tackles and ran it 80 yards for the touchdown.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Best player I’ve lined up against is probably the Middle Linebacker from Spring Grove. (Don’t know his name)

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
I would love to experience the atmosphere at Virginia Tech for Enter Sandman at Camp Randal.

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
My favorite pro sports team is the Broncos, because I made a bet on the Broncos to win Super Bowl 50 with my dad.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
My favorite game I’ve watched is the Orange Bowl this year with Notre Dame and Penn State, because my dad is a huge ND fan and it was fun watching the back and forth battle.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Coach Carter, because it teaches good discipline and family.

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

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf, it’s so much harder than it looks.

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Tripping over my feet in open field and almost falling.

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

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, because it’s the best in PA.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Ocean City Maryland or Myrtle Beach.

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Save it for gas money.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
I have a big fear of Horseshoe Crabs.

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Chipotle, because you can get exactly what you want and whatever.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
No I have not but would love to go sometime.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NFL, because it’s watching the best play the best.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
My favorite video game is Fall Guys.

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pepperoni, Sausage, and Ham.

Favorite School Subject ?
Social Studies

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Giveon or Daniel Caesar

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

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Travel to the Caribbean Islands.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
A suburban area because it’s not in the middle of everything but it’s not far from everything.

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