2021 PFN Player Profile: Kanye Thompson – McKeesport @ThompsonKanye @McKeesportArea

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Tristan Klinefelter | June 11, 2021

Kanye Thompson 

McKeesport High School 

Class of 2022 

RB/S/KR/S 

Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 

Other sports: Basketball and track 

Awards: Second-team All-Conference athlete. 

Twitter: @ThompsonKanye

Why do you play football? 

the reason I play is to put my family and my loved ones in a better position and I love the game more than anything.

What has been your best memory from football so far? 

Scoring my first varsity touchdown.

Who is your favorite pro athlete and why?

Lebron James because even though he gets all the hate in the world he still prevails and finds a way to succeed.

Who is your biggest fan and why? 

Both of my parents without a doubt because they never miss a game and always the loudest in the stadium.

Is there any specific person you look up to and use as a role model?  

Not really because I feel like the journey I’m on is one like no other so I’m creating my own path.

What is your desired major in college?  

Photography.

Coming off a year with COVID struggles, what do you think this year will be like?

Packed stands, being able to play in front of everybody, and having fun with the game again.

Favorite play to run?

Jet sweeps and tosses.

What is your personal goal for this season?

1500 all-purpose yards and a State Championship.

Favorite pre-game meal?

Ramen Noodles.

Sports movie?

The Sandlot.

Sport you’d love to play but can’t?

Baseball.

Most embarrassing sports moment?

Dropping a touchdown pass in the playoffs.

What are you looking forward to most this year?

New team and a brand new offense.

Favorite activities?

working out and hanging with friends and family.

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