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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana Middle linebacker Isaac Nygren

Tagged under: District 7, News, Player Previews

| April 17, 2023


Isaac Nygren
Middle linebacker
Indiana High School
Class Of 2024
Jersey #54
HT/WT 6’1 195
2023 season 143 total tackles, 2 ints, 3 blocked field goals.
Other sports Basketball
2nd Team All Conference, Scott Zellem MVP
Twitter @NygrenIsaac


Head Coach Brad Wright says “Isaac will be a 3 year starter at LB and a 2 year starter on offense. He led the team in tackles as a sophomore and Junior. Additionally, he has been a Greater Allegheny Conference Honorable mention selection as LB 2 consecutive seasons. This past season, he played fullback and sniffer back for the Indians. For the 2023 season, Isaac is going to move to offensive line to help solidify that unit.

Why do you play football?

I play football as a way to express myself and to shine a light on Jesus.

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

T.J Watt. The way he constantly works and unending hustle.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:

In 2022 when I had a game sealing interception against Highlands.

What was last years season like for you?

It was another growing experience for me. Amidst injures to key players I learned to perceive and to be a leader for my teamates.

What are your goals for this coming season?

Named first team all conference, go to playoffs, and have fun!

Who is the best player you ever lined up against?

Probably Quinton Martin in Jr High.

What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?

Beaver Stadium or Acrisure Stadium.

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?

The Pittsburgh Steelers.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?

My game against Knoch when we went into double overtime, and because of the level of nerves and suspense.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?

The Blind side.

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?

Let’s Go Isaac! or Get Him!

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

Hurdle someone.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?

My dad. For how he works hard at everything he does and his love for Jesus and the way he puts others before himself.

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

Rugby or Volleyball.

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?

When I got blind sided in front of my sideline.

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?

My grandparents and Uncle Denny because of their support.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?

Playing basketball with friends, and because I get to hoop up on them.

What is your favorite football memory to date?

Winning the Scott Zellem award

What is your favorite play to run?

Any middle linebacker blitz.

What scares you the most?

Not playing football.

Music of choice:

Christian rap.

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

King Buffet.

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa

Sheetz.

What is your favorite vacation destination?

Smoky Mountains Tennessee.

Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?

Pittsburgh Steelers vs the Baltimore Ravens.

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