2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Cambria OL/DL Hayden Gaunt
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Billy Splain | July 10, 2025
Hayden Gaunt
Left Tackle, Defensive Tackle
Central Cambria
Class Of 2027
Jersey #55
HT/WT 6’1, 275 lbs
28 tackles and a strip sack in 2024, multiple pancake blocks.
Other sports Track and Field
Twitter @gaunt_hayden55
Coach says: “Hayden gained significant experience on both the offensive and defensive lines last year. As he enters his junior year, we expect him to be a leader within that position group. He is a very athletic and physical lineman. We anticipate a great junior season from Hayden, as he sets the tone for us in the trenches this year”.
Lets get to know Hayden!
Why do you play football?
To make friends and hit people.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Aaron Donald because he is proff that it’s not always about your height or weight, but about your work effort and drive to be better.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
When a caused a safety in a junior varsity game.
What was your toughest game in 2024 season?
Our toughest game was against Bald Eagle.
What are your goals for this coming season?
I want to be a leader for my team and improve how i play too.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Don’t know.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
When i watched the Steelers beat the commanders last year.
What do you consider your best play ever?
When i strip sacked Tyrone’s qb.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football brings together people.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Get a touchdown
Do you enjoy watching other teams in your school compete?
Yes it’s fun to see others succeed.
What is your favorite play to run?
Any type of trap run play.
what is your favorite pregame ritual?
Prayers
Music of choice:
Rap/ Hip-Hop
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
A worn out jersey that’s been passed down for a while.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Any beach
If you could attend any sports event for free what would it be?
College football championship
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