2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Keystone Oaks lineman Ryan Hazlett
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Billy Splain | June 3, 2023
Ryan Hazlett
OL,DL
Keystone Oaks
Class Of 2024
Jersey #55
HT/WT 6’2 235 lbs
Other sports Baseball
All Conference Honorable Mention
Twitter @hazlett5_ryan
Coach Steve McCormick “Leader on line, great feet and hands, has played TE for us in a pinch. Leader, hard worker, dedicated, missed family vacation for workouts”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW RYAN
Why do you play football?
I Love this game, I have been playing since I was 5
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
TJ Watt, because he plays my position and for my favorite NFL team. When I watch him play I try my best to learn from him and his moves.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Last play of the McGuffey game last year when we won on a Hail Mary. I was blocking and All I saw was that ball go into Clinton’s hands and that game was so important for playoffs and it was a conference game.
What was last years season like for you?
I thought I made a big jump from my Sophomore year to my Junior year playing on that team we were so talented on both sides of the ball and we had a good season finishing at 9-3 on the year.
What are your goals for this coming season?
I want to have my best year personally, so I can do all I can to help our team win the conference.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Christian Flaherty
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
SoFi Stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Pittsburgh Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
I went to a Penn State Whiteout game last year, that atmosphere was just insane so exciting and just fun to watch.
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who will put it all on the line for their teammates.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football teaches you many life lessons not just about the sport, but about life itself.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Win a Championship.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My Dad and Uncle have mentored me my entire life through football. They are always pushing me to be the best I can no matter what. If i play bad they’ll let me know and fix it, if I play good they’ll let me know and tell me how i could’ve done better. That’s what I needed and I’m grateful for them.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
1v1’s is my favorite Mirror drill is my least favorite
Preseason Two a Days are:
Mandatory and what the team needs.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Grandma she is at every game, she’s always really into the games, and is always getting custom thing of me on them.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I usually play some playstation with my friends, because it’s fun talking to them and playing games.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
I was lined up at TE in our playoff game my sophomore year (I am a lineman) and caught a pass which is any lineman’s dream.
What is your favorite play to run?
6 counter
is a hot dog a sandwich?
No
Music of choice:
Rap
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Their respect and trust, because that’s what we need if we want to be Great team.
Best Pizza topping?
Pepperoni
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Florida
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
It was a Pittsburgh Steelers game on TV when i was little.
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