2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pittsburgh Central Catholic LB/RB Roman Thompson

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Ethan Spozarski | July 16, 2024

Roman Thompson

Linebacker/Running Back

 Jersey #: #0

Height, Weight: 6ft 200 LBS

Other Sports: Wrestling

Twitter: @RomanT2027

Coach says, “Roman Thompson had a great freshman season in a backup role…to two power 5 linebackers. Roman played significant minutes at all three phases of the game in his freshman season. Roman has huge upside and potential to become the best linebacker out of Central Catholic. Roman possesses the perfect combination of speed, athleticism and aggression. Roman has an uncanny ability to find the football and make plays.”

LETS GET TO KNOW ROMAN! 

Why do you play football?

I play football because it runs in my family and it was genuinely my first love as a kid.

It’s gamely! What are you looking forward to most?

I’m looking forward to just playing the sport i love and competing at a high level.

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

My favorite sports star I’d have to say is my dad he was inducted into the hall of fame at his high school and he played football at Akron

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

Recovering a punt blocked by Cole Sullivan against pine was probably my most memorable moment of last season.

What was last years season like for you?

Last season was really just an eye opening experience to me and it humbled me but i enjoyed grinding and getting better everyday at practice.

What are your goals for the coming season?

I just want my team to succeed and ultimately collecting a ring at the end of it all.

Personal goals?

A personal goal this season is just to be the best version of my self and be an all around team player and do what ever is needed to help my team succeed.

What stadium (HS, College or Pro) would you love to visit for a game?

I’d love to be at an LSU game in death valley the atmosphere is amazing through a tv so i could only imagine what it’s like in person.

Who is your favorite pro team? (any sports)

My favorite pro team is probably the Steelers. Being from Pittsburgh that’s a given.

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

My favorite game i watched it the rose bowl when Oklahoma played Georgia it was a great game to watch and it was very thrilling.

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

My favorite sports move I’ve watched is a cross country movie called Mcfarland , USA.

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

My mom is definitely yelling let’s go Rome, and my dad is most likely telling me to pick it up it’s time to go.

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

My mentor is definitely my mom and dad they push me and want me to be the best in everything i do wether that’s grades in school or performing in sports.

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

I’d love to play basketball i mean i play it all the time but i am very bad so if i could be elite at basketball

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?

I’d definitely play my most embarrassing sports moment is most likely getting my first ever touchdown called back for celebrating.

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

My favorite activity to do is hang out at a pool with my friends and listening to music.

What is your favorite football memory to date?

My favorite football memory is having 3 touchdowns in the super bowl in little league.

What is your favorite play to run?

My favorite play to run is clam or crab.

What scares you the most?

The thing that scares me the most is loosing a loved ones.

Music of choice?

My music of choice is either rap or country music.

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

Go to restaurant is chipotle.

What is your favorite vacation destination?

Every time my favorite vacation place is sea Isle City, New Jersey. My family goes down almost every year and it’s like a second home to me.

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