2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know OLSH WR/DB Dereon Greer
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Billy Splain | May 8, 2023
Dereon Greer
Wr safety ATH
Our Lady of Sacred Heart
Class Of 2024
Jersey #1
HT/WT 6’2 195
1,000 all purpose yards first team all conference one of the leading receivers in Pa
Other sports Basketball
First team all conference and times 22 all star
Twitter @GreerDereon
Playmaker. That’s the only way to describe OLSH athlete Dereon Greer. Head coach Donnie Millitzer says “Dereon was an absolute game changer and one of the best all around players in the state. Offensively he was among tops in the district and state at receiver. 46 rec. 834 yds., 10 total Touchdowns. Defensively played several positions and impacted the game on that side as well. Big and strong, he is garnering a ton of college interest and is in line for huge senior year”.
Why do you play football?
Because football is my peace and my happiness when I’m out there all my problems seem to go away and it’s jus me and my teammates out there
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Jalen Ramsey because I love how he competes and his confidence he brings with his game
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Scoring the last touchdown to send us to heinz or my first ever high school touchdown
What was last years season like for you?
It was a breakout year for me but it didn’t end the way we wanted it too because we didn’t win the championship and at the end of the day that’s all that matters
What are your goals for this coming season?
Win the championship/ get more offers/ All State
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Xavier Nelson
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Lambeau field
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Packers/warriors
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game I ever watched was the the semi finals for us to go to heinz
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
The longest yard
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
GOOOOOOOO
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Throw a touchdown
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My father
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Baseball
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Trying to hurdle someone and not successfully doing it
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandmother
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Madden
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning my first ever championship
What is your favorite play to run?
Screen pass
What scares you the most?
Failing and letting my family down
Music of choice:
Youngboy
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
My PlayStation
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Ichiban
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
florida
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
The 2010 Super Bowl packers vs Steelers
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