2021 PFN Player Profile: Aidan Thomas – Richland @aidanthomas_52 @rhsfootball

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Tristan Klinefelter | July 30, 2021

Aidan Thomas 

Richland High School 

Class of 2022 

DT/C 

Ht: 6’0 Wt: 260 

Other sports: Hockey 

Awards: Second-team All-Area. 

Twitter: @aidanthomas_52

Why do you play football? 

I play football because I enjoy playing with my teammates and going out on the field on Friday nights to beat another team.

What has been your best memory from football so far? 

Beating Bishop McDevitt in the state playoffs my Sophomore year.

Who is your favorite pro athlete and why?

Aaron Donald, because we are both the same height and he shows why kids this size can play in the NFL.

Who is your biggest fan and why? 

My parents because they go to every game and support me even if I don’t do my greatest.

Is there any specific person you look up to and use as a role model?  

Once again Aaron Donald because he keeps proving to people that he is the best defensive player of all time.

What is your desired major in college?  

Business Administration.

Coming off a year with COVID struggles, what do you think this year will be like?

Having fans in the stands again especially after last year not having as many as usual.

Favorite play to run?

Inside zone.

What is your personal goal for this season?

To get 10 sacks and get first-team All-State and also win the State Championship.

Favorite pre-game meal?

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo.

Sports movie?

Miracle on Ice.

Sport you’d love to play but can’t?

Basketball.

Most embarrassing sports moment?

Definitely anytime you trip in hockey and you go flying.

What are you looking forward to most this year?

To complete my last season of high school football and get my name in the record book.

Favorite activities?

Golfing, playing video games and hanging out with my friends.

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