2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Belle Vernon Area OLB/HB Jake Gedekoh
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David Burnworth | July 7, 2023
Jake Gedekoh
LB/HB
Belle Vernon
Class 2024
Jersey 10
Height 6’
Weight 200
Other sports baseball
All-conference, 2nd team all-state, all-conference baseball,
Twitter @jakegedekoh
Coach Humbert says “True throwback player. Tough, versatile, smart. Big time player who always puts the team first. A college will be getting an absolute stud who will play very early on”.
Let’s get to know Jake
What is the best part of playing football for Belle Vernon Area High School?
The intensity and the passion for the game.
Which of the losses hurt the most last season?
None
If you could pick one new team for Belle Vernon to face, who would it be, along with the reason you picked the team you did?
There is no team
What are not only your personal goals but also the goals you have for your team?
Win each week
Running back or outside linebacker. Which of the two positions do you enjoy playing the most?
Both love running the ball, but great defensive play is awesome.
After the season is completed, how much would it mean to you to earn a spot on the Big-33 teams or the East vs. West team?
It would be an honor, a lot of history
Where should the state finals be held?
Beaver Stadium
What advice would you give the first-year starter right before the opening night kickoff?
Be tough
Do you feel that you and your teammates are role models to the young kids who come and root for you?
Of course, you see kids in the area all the time supporting and looking up to everyone
Which game are you looking forward to most this season?
Every game
Which road stadium has been the toughest to play in, along with the reason why?
Heinz, that grass is very different and very rushed
Where is the best local spot to grab a bite?
Bills
What is a talent you have that would shock those who know you?
Cooking
What is your favorite pro football team?
Steelers
What is one sport you wish you could play but lack the talent for?
Basketball
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