2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cambria Heights TE/DL Garrett Jasper
Tagged under: District 6, News, Player Previews
Billy Splain | July 23, 2024
Garrett Jasper
Tight end, Defensive tackle, defensive end
Cambria Heights High School
Class Of 2025
Jersey #87
HT/WT 6”1 230
Tied first for most tackles for loss in the state as a junior defensive tackle.
Other sports Baseball and Basketball
All-Renda First team, Indiana All-Gazette, Altoona Mirror first team, First team Tribune Democrat, First team All-State, Team defensive MVP.
Twitter @Garrett_Jasper2
Coach says “Garrett is a 4 year starter on the defensive side of the ball and a 3 year starter on the offensive side of the ball. He has been a dominate force along the defensive line since his freshman year. On offense, he will play multiple positions including FB & TE to take advantage of his unique skills. Garrett is one of the hardest workers I have ever coached and he really has a chance to have a special senior season. He is a lead by example kid who has mentored younger players this offseason to improve their game”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW GARRETT
Why do you play football?
I play football because I love the sport and I love hitting people. I love how the game gives so many life lessons and football gave me a family that I will always have. Football gives a rush that no other thing in the world can give you.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
JJ Watt is my favorite sports star because I loved watching how he played the game of football. I really loved the intensity he had.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
The play I remember the most and is my favorite is the fumble recovery I took for a touchdown in the D6 championship game.
What was last years season like for you?
Last years season was like a dream for me not only did I have a breakout season but my team achieved the goal we’ve had since the beginning. I loved the bond that I had with my teammates and coaches.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Some goals I have for my team and I are to win the heritage and to win D6 again. I have a goal of 35 tackles for loss, 5 forced fumbles, and 8 sacks.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
The best player I have lined up against was Lou Swartz.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Penn State against Ohio State in 2017 was my favorite even though they lost it was just an amazing game to watch.
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
I need to send more film and reach out to more coaches.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
The perfect teammate is one that works hard, takes accountability, puts his team first, helps others succeed overall making the team better.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football is good for a community because it brings everyone together for the same cause. Football helps others find something in common and come together as one.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
One thing I would love to do is throw a touchdown pass.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad is my mentor and the person I want to be like. He is the person I have looked up to my whole life and has set the standard for the type of person I want to be.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
Preseason Two a Days are:
Great for strengthening a bond in a team.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
I think my biggest fan other than my parents is my Pap because he has always been there to support me and give me the honest truth when I needed it.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
My go to activity is most likely fishing because it takes my mind of off all the daily stresses and problems I have in my life.
What is your favorite play to run?
My favorite play to run is most likely tight end pop pass.
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
Music of choice:
Country
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Best Pizza topping?
BBQ chicken
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Outer Banks, North Carolina.
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