2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Shamokin DL/RB Kaleb Kimmel
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Billy Splain | July 26, 2024
Kaleb Kimmel
Defensive line, running back, Hback
West Shamokin High School
Class Of 2025
Jersey #3
HT/WT5’8 , 220
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Coach Says: “Kaleb has put in a tremendous off-season in the weight room. He has been a leader and has worked hard to set himself up for his senior year. Kaleb will play mutlitple positions on offense and will be a key player on defense as well”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW KALEB
Why do you play football?
I play football because it is a passion of mine and it has been a big part of my life for a long time.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My Favorite sports star is Ben Roethlisberger because he is who I grew up watching.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play was a game winning pass against Homer Center that I watched from the sideline because I wasn’t starting at the time.
What was last years season like for you?
My last years season was pretty disappointing because I feel like I could have don’t better as a player and we could have done better as a team.
What are your goals for this coming season?
I just want to win at any cost.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
The best player I have ever lined up against was Lou Swartz in practice.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game I’ve ever watched was against Homer Center because it was so close and the game winning play was insane.
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
I would suggest to look out for smaller schools.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
The perfect teammate is someone who is always there for you, comes to practice every time they can, works hard, criticizes you in a helpful manor, and helps you put in the work.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football is very good for the community because it brings people together.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I would like to score a touchdown at Defensive Line.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My mentor as of now is Jayden Klonowski because he’s an extremely hard worker and succeeds at everything he does.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite practice drill is the pursuit drill. Yk least favorite is gassers.
Preseason Two a Days are:
Very tough but you will get used to them.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
My go to activity is collecting shoes and reselling them.
What is your favorite play to run?
My favorite play to run is 24 Bear.
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
No, a hotdog is a hotdog.
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
My first game ever Pete Orloskey gave me a very motivational pep talk and told me how good of a player I could be.
Best Pizza topping?
Tomato’s
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Florida
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Steelers vs Jags
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