2021 PFN Player Profile: Nikolaus Smeal – Moshannon Valley @NikolausSmeal @MV_Knights @MVCoach30

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Tristan Klinefelter | June 29, 2021

Nikolaus Smeal 

Moshannon Valley High School 

Class of 2022 

RB/OLB 

Ht: 5’10 Wt: 185 

Other sports: Wrestling 

Twitter: @NikolausSmeal 

Why do you play football? 

I love the sport, it’s something you have to work for and you just can’t go out and play it.

What has been your best memory from football so far? 

My best friend Jacob Ball caught his first touchdown pass last year and he just recently passed away. 

Who is your favorite pro athlete and why?

Herschel Walker, he is a freak athlete and his story is amazing. 

Who is your biggest fan and why? 

My parents, they push me to be better every day. 

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

My parents, they are strong people that have been through a lot. 

What is your desired major in college?  

Nursing or Engineering. 

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

Won’t be completely normal but hopefully, it won’t be as restrictive as last year. 

Favorite play to run?

Stretch or toss.

What is your personal goal for this season?

Make it to the playoffs as a team and break 1,000 rushing yards.

Favorite pre-game meal?

Spaghetti.

Sports movie?

The Blind Side.

Sport you’d love to play but can’t?

Gymnastics.

Most embarrassing sports moment?

The first play of last year I got tackled for a five-yard loss. 

What are you looking forward to most this year?

Being Senior year and being able to go out one last year with my friends. 

Favorite activities?

Lifting and eating.

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