2021 PFN Player Profile: Grayden Lewis – Richland @GraydenLewis @rhsfootball

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Tristan Klinefelter | July 1, 2021

Grayden Lewis 

Richland High School 

Class of 2023 

RB/SS 

Ht: 5’10 Wt: 163 

Other sports: Track 

Awards: All-Area honorable mention running back, All-Academic team. 

Twitter: @GraydenLewis

Why do you play football? 

I enjoy the sport, the contact, and being part of a team.

What has been your best memory from football so far? 

Winning district six.

Who is your favorite pro athlete and why? 

My favorite pro athlete is Aaron Donald.  I grew up watching him at Pitt.  I love that he was underestimated throughout his career and he proved what you can achieve when you put in the work.

Who is your biggest fan and why? 

My mom is definitely my biggest fan and supporter.  She encourages me to be better and work hard.  I can always hear her in the stands and I don’t think she’s ever missed a game or event.

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

Patrick Willis is someone I look up to and feel is a good role model.  His story is inspiring and he’s overcome so much to be the person he is today.  He used his circumstances as motivation and I respect that.

What is your desired major in college? 

I am planning to pursue a degree in Biology.

How has COVID-19 affected you? 

Obviously, COVID-19 affected the sports seasons, but it has also made the learning aspect more difficult.  I am definitely looking forward to getting back to a normal school year.

Favorite play to run? 

My favorite play is definitely outside zone or screen.  I love getting in open space.

What is your personal goal for this season? 

My personal goal is to get my weight up, but maintain and progress my speed.

Favorite pre-game meal? 

Lasagna.

Sports movie? 

The Longest Yard.

Sport you’d love to play but can’t? 

I loved playing lacrosse, but we no longer have a team in our area so I had to give it up.

Most embarrassing sports moment? 

My most embarrassing sports moment is when I was just getting into the swing of things.  I came up early on a QB rollout and gave up a huge pass.

What are you looking forward to most this year? 

I am looking forward to just getting back on the field and playing with my team.

Favorite activities? 

My favorite activities are lifting and getting a group together to play pick-up football or basketball.

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