2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Central Cambria Red Devils’ LB-John Dill
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Daniel Reed | July 14, 2025
John Dill
Central Cambria Red Devils
Class Of: 2027
Position(s): LB
Jersey Number: #33
Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 200lbs
Other Sports: Basketball
Notable Awards or Recognitions: None at the moment
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @JohnDill777
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COACH SAYS: John is a dedicated player who consistently gives his all to the program. He is relentless in the weight room, diligent in film study, and demonstrates strong leadership qualities. We anticipate John will take on a significant leadership role this season, setting the standard for what it means to be a Red Devil.
GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT JOHN:
What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the Red Devils ?
Coaches and team chemistry.
Why do you play football ?
I love the sport and working to get better at it.
How long have you been playing football(any level)
Since flag football in 1st grade to Varsity my Junior year.
It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most?
The contact and rivalry between both teams with my teammates.
Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Penn Cambria just felt like how football should be.
If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Defense, I feel more comfortable to make plays in the backfield then I do as TE on offense.
As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Getting playing time as a Freshman and starting both sides of the ball my Sophomore year.
What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
The connection the team had throughout the season.
What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Be a leader for my team and help win more games to make playoffs.
What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
My friends who I played with and pushed me to become a more dedicated player.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
My older brother was a great linebacker, he wasn’t scared to meet someone in the whole and would always be apart of the play defensively.
Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
JJ Watt, toughest in the league at his time.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
Getting my first ever tackle for loss against a rival team.
Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Chesnut Ridge had a really good fullback.
What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Penn State or Pitt.
What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Steelers, I’m from Pa and always liked the team, always have some different player who stands out.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
Bedford game week 3, had a breakout game before getting hurt, had 6 tackles in a quarter.
What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Friday Night Lights, I like watching how the team develops and goes through hardships to get better.
Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Get a pick-6 in a close game.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Wrestling, but I like Basketball better.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Dropping a wide open pick against a really good quarterback.
When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
I like to fish and play video games.
Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz is just better.
What is your favorite vacation destination ?
My camp, have fun hunting and fishing up there.
If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Pay off all the loans my parents owe.
Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Hurting myself to the point I can’t play football anymore.
Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Chipotle, not too expensive and is delicious.
Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
I’ve been to a few Steelers games.
NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NFL, just has more excitement compared to the other sports.
What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
Black Ops on console.
What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Anchovies and Pepperoni.
Favorite School Subject ?
History
Favorite Band/Musician ?
David Allan Coe
Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Airplane to Greece, always wanted to be there.
Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Becoming rich and owning a nice house when I’m older.
Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Mountains, more peaceful and get to hunt and fish more often.
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https://www.hudl.com/profile/19590734/john-dill
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