2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Williamsport WR/DB Ya’Zhir Slaughter
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Billy Splain | July 1, 2023
Ya’zhir Slaughter
WR/DB
Williamsport
Class Of 2024
Jersey #11
HT/WT 5’11-160
0 tds allowed, 13pbu, 3 ints, 24tckls, junior season
Other sports Track and field
District champion long jump/ School record (23’4”)
Twitter @Yazhir11
Coach Pearson says “Ya’zhir is a very talented athlete and a wonderful person. He is humble, focused, and a great teammate to all.Ya’zhir Slaughter is a nationally competitive long jumper”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW YA’SHIR
Why do you play football?
Been a dream of mine and love at first sight, I always felt I can do big things playing this sport.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
The great atmosphere and celebrating a win with the team.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Julio jones because of his strong hands and ability to run routes with such a big frame.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
No but his 2016-2017 season was insane.
What was last years season like for you?
I think I had a great season defensively, now I want to have that for offense and defense.
What are your goals for this coming season?
To have an even better season than the last one individually and for the team.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
I would say the Pittston Wr core or my teammate Jamaire Harden
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Anyone who gives me the opportunity
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
I like certain players not a team as a whole
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The game against Hazelton last year because of the atmosphere, we came in expected to lose by 50 but a lot of people stepped up and put on a fight.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Karate kid just never gets old!
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
“Go Yah!!” “That’s my baby!!”
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Make the HOF
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My brother because he has steered my my from hanging in the wrong crowd and helps me focus on my goals now so I can have fun later.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Swimming
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I don’t think I have one.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
I would say my Mom is a big fan of me!
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Honestly relaxing
What is your favorite football memory to date?
My junior year game against hazelton
What is your favorite play to run?
The Ban
What scares you the most?
Failing myself/ loved ones
Music of choice:
R&B
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Gi Joe I used to want to go to the military just because I liked their suits.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Ichiban or Texas roadhouse
What is your favorite vacation destination?
I’ve never been but I would say Dubai
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
I was 5 but I do not remember.
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