2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Canon-Mac’s DB/RB/WR Zyan Howard
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Ethan Spozarski | July 3, 2023
Zyan Howard
DB/RB/WR
Canon-Mac
Class of 2024
Jersey #: 4
HT/WT: 5’ 10” / 170
Twitter: @howard_zyan
LET’S GET TO KNOW ZYAN!
Why do you play football?
I play football because it’s always been a part of my family and I love the lessons that you can implement into your everyday life.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star would have to be Jalen Ramsey because not only does he talk while on the field he can also back it up.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most?
My favorite play was from last season’s first game back from breaking my ankle. I got an interception late in the game against Peters to help put the game away.
Explain: What was last year’s season like for you?
Last season was a very up and down year for me, I had a great start to the year in the first game against Penn Trafford but broke my ankle late in the 3rd quarter and would end up missing most of the season.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals for the upcoming season are to help the team in any aspect that I can.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Nathaniel Deanes , Carter Shanafelt, Xxavier Thomas.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Ohio State
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Pitt upset Clemson a few years ago because no one besides Pitt believed in them to win that game.
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Get kids and coaches talking way earlier around freshman year to keep a steady relationship over time instead of trying to learn what coach or program you want to be around for the next 4-5 years in a short time span.
Describe what the perfect teammate is.
A good teammate is one who knows when it’s time to have fun and when it’s time to be serious.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community.
Football is good for a community because everyone in the town comes out Friday nights to have pride in their team.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Play QB.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My grandfather played in the NFL for a few seasons and taught me it wasn’t easy at all to get there and whatever you want in life will have to take sacrifices to get it.
What is your favorite practice drill?
RB gauntlet.
What is your least favorite practice drill?
Preseason Two-A-Days are: Rough but fun with a lot of team bonding.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
I would have to say to my coaches and teammates even when I’m not doing good they’re there to pick me up.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what activity do you go to and why?
Golf or Fish because it’s not taxing on the body and both are relaxing.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
6 years old against Peters Twp it was a night game and we were young so we didn’t have those very often. Kaeden Singleton and I had 4-5 touchdowns each.
What is your favorite play to run?
Cover 1 on defense, Any Smash concept on offense.
Is a hot dog a sandwich?
No.
Music of choice: Country or rap.
Country
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Best thing I’ve ever gotten from a teammate was advice on how to mentally stay ready for when I was able to play again after my injury. Because you don’t expect a 14-18 year old kid to pick you up and I wasn’t expecting that.
Best Pizza topping?
Pepperoni
Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Myrtle Beach
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Not exactly but probably an old Steeler and Pitt football game.
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