2022 PFN Player Profile: Xavier Nelson – Bishop Canevin
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Billy Splain | June 28, 2022
Xavier Nelson
Bishop Canevin
Class Of 2023
Wide Receiver and Cornerback
Jersey #6
HT/WT 5’8 165
Other sports Running track
1 Player of the year 1st team all conference wr/db 2nd team all conference punter/kick returner
Twitter @xavier.nelsonn
Why do you play football?
I’ve always loved the game and have been playing since I was 6 years old. Now it’s just natural.
Who is your favorite sports star and why?
Tyreek hill. He’s not the biggest guy on the field but he leaves the biggest impact on the game.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
The pick 6 I had against OLSH on the championship. I baited the qb into throwing a speed out then I undercut the route and ran it for a touchdown. That play gave us all of the momentum and after that the game was practically over.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals for this season are to win states
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Kansas Ciry Chiefs
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
The waterboy
What cartoon character do you think your head coach most resembles.
The cop from cloudy with a chance of meatballs.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
“ You are doing great” “don’t slow down now”
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Play qb
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Baseball
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
When I was 9 My gloves melted on the sideline during a cold game after I put my hands too close to the heater.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My lil cousin Raelyn because she’s always asking for me and when I do see her she’s always wants to play.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Playing the PlayStation
What is your favorite football memory to date?
The WPIAL championship
What is your favorite play to run?
I don’t have a specific play but I like plays that put us in the end zone.
What scares you the most?
Heights
Music of choice:
Rap
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Money, all kids love money.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
IHOP for sure.
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The beach
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
My step brothers game when we were little.
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