2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Trinity Shamrocks DE/LB/TE Marcus Yeager
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Billy Splain | June 4, 2025
Marcus Yeager
DE/LB/TE
Trinity High School
Class Of 2026
Jersey #4
HT/WT 6’3/225
Defense- 63 tackles 12 sacks 15 tfl’s 4 Forced fumbles 1 fumble recovery Offense- 19 rec 252 yds 4 TD’s
Other sports Basketball
First team all conference DL Second team all conference TE All Midd Penn DL
Twitter @marcus_yeager
Coach says: “Marcus may have only started playing football two years ago, but he’s already showing tremendous potential. He’s just beginning to tap into his abilities and has all the tools to become a dynamic playmaker on offense and a force to be reckoned with on defense. Marcus leads by example both on and off the field, earning the respect of his teammates and coaches alike”.
Let’s get to know Marcus!
Why do you play football?
I play football because I love the competitive nature it brings and I also love the bonds you create with your teammates throughout the years.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite athlete is Jared McCain because he stays true to himself and doesn’t care about what others think about him.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
N/A
What was last years season like for you?
Last years season was definitely a year of growth on the field as a player but also as a leader.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals for the team for this upcoming season are to get back to the district championship and win and then make a run in the state playoffs. Some personal goals I have for this year are to make all conference and all Midd Penn again of course, but I am really striving to be an All-State player this year.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Caleb Brewer from Wyomissing
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game was the Susquehanna game this year where we went into double overtime but unfortunately we lost but it was still an amazing game to be apart of.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who I can trust on and off the field and someone who is loyal.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football is good for a community because it brings everyone together.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Playing in a NFL stadium
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My older brother Breon because I remember going to all of his games when I was younger and always wanting to be the player that he was.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite drill in practice is probably 1 on 1’s whether it’s with the oline and dline or im running routes. My least favorite drill is any conditioning.
Preseason Two a Days are:
Sometimes very fun but also sometimes very hard
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandfather because he is at every single game and always supporting me.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I’m probably hanging out with my friends. I like hanging out with friends because it’s usually very stress free and just gets my minds off things and we always have a good time whatever we’re doing.
What is your favorite play to run?
Any play where we throw to the tight end
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
No, a hot dog is a hot dog.
Music of choice:
Rap specifically Drake
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Best Pizza topping?
Plain cheese
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Ocean City Maryland
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
One of my older brothers games
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