2022 PFN Player Profile: Jayvin Thompson – Central Valley

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Billy Splain | July 30, 2022

Jayvin Thompson
Central Valley
Class Of 2023
Safety and Wide receiver
Jersey #7
HT/WT6’2/190
31 receptions 767 receiving yards 11 touchdowns 11 interceptions 69 tackles 1268 All Purpose Yards
Other sports Basketball
PFN/Writers All State  All conference
Twitter @JayvinThompson

Why do you play football?
I’ve always enjoyed football growing up because it allowed me to spend time with friends.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
My favorite sports star is Michael Jordan because of his athletic ability and his approach to the game.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play was scoring my team’s first touchdown in the state championship game my sophomore year.

What are your goals for this coming season?
My only goal for this season is to win the state championship.

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
My favorite pro team is the Steelers because I always grew up watching them.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
My favorite game was the 2021 wpial championship game, I had 4 interceptions and 2 receiving touchdowns.

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Win a super bowl

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad because he’s good at everything.

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

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Getting hit during punt return after I signaled for a fair catch my freshman year.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Hangout with friends, it’s just a nice way to relax and take a break from sports.

What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning the state championship my sophomore year

What is your favorite play to run?
A post Corner

Music of choice:
R&B and Rap

What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Nerf guns to play with my brother

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Chipotle

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz

What is your favorite vacation destination?
Florida

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