2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Greater Johnstown Trojans’ LT/DT/DE-Emanuel *Manny* Hill

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Daniel Reed | August 6, 2025

Emanuel Hill
Greater Johnstown Trojans
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): LT/DT/DE
Jersey Number: #77
Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 235lbs
Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball
Notable Awards/Recognitions: National Honors Society Member, LHAC Student Athlete of the Week
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter/X: @Mannylee211Hill
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COACH SAYS: Manny is a great 2-way lineman with huge upside, He is also a great 3-sport athlete.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the program/school ?
Historical program success.

Why do you play football ?
To get a free college education.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
10 years

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
Playing in a real game.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Last season, Bellefonte had the best atmosphere and I think that was because it was a District playoff game.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Offense, I like the feeling of attacking a defense.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Making it to the Elite-8 in states for Basketball.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Our first win in nearly 4 years against Central Cambria.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
I hope to get an offer from a college team.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
The friends I made.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
My dad.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
LeBron James, because he is the greatest basketball player ever.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
The final snap of the Central Cambria game in the victory formation.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
No one really stood out that much to me.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Acrisure Stadium, aka: Heinz Field.

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
The Pirates, because I went to a lot of their games when I was younger.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
I really enjoyed the Westmont game from last season, because it was the first blowout we had all season.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
The Waterboy, because it’s funny.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Win a state championship.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Wrestling

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Play video games, because it’s peaceful.

What would you prefer if you only had one choice: BBQ Wings, BBQ Ribs, or Steak ?
Steak

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Rutter’s, it has bigger selection.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Pittsburgh

Family BBQ over the weekend, what are you cooking up ?
Steak

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Invest it.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Failure

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Five Guys, best burgers around.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Steelers, Pirates, Pitt Panthers

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NFL, who doesn’t like football.

If you were to be stranded on an island, what would be three things you had to have with you ?
Phone, Dog, and a Machete.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
Ps5

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pepperoni

APPLE or ANDROID and WHY ?
Apple, never had anything else.

Favorite School Subject ?
History

Favorite Band/Musician ?
DMX

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Limo to LA.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Millionaire

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
City, I like a lively life.

Latest HUDL Video Link: 
https://www.hudl.com/profile/23474275/emanuel-hill

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