2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Talan Newcomer-Burrell Bucs TE/LB

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Daniel Reed | May 4, 2024

Talan Newcomer
Burrell High School
Class Of: 2025
Position(s): TE/LB
Jersey Number: 0(12 last year)
Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 225lbs
Other Sports: N/A
Notable Awards or Recognitions: HM All Conference 2023
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @Newkcomer
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WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH:

Talan Newcomer will be a force on both sides of the ball for us in 2024. He is a physical and rangy linebacker and a playmaker at the Tightend position. Talan is a definite collegiate prospect and I look forward to his continued success this season.

GETTING TO KNOW TALAN:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Burrell High School ?
Our student section is one of the best in the entire WPIAL, the energy they bring to every game is awesome.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
I have been playing since I was 6.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
I’d have to say Apollo Ridge for their senior night this past year, their fans were super into it and the game was a dogfight all 4 quarters.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain
Defense, there’s no better feeling than making a huge tackle/play to seal the win for your team.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Being an HM for All Conference even though I missed 2 games last year, it was nice to be honored even though I didn’t have a full season.

What was the high point of the 2023 season ?
Definitely when we went on a 3 or 4 game win streak after I came back from my injury, we had statistically an elite run defense in the WPIAL during that stretch.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2024 ?
I’m going to miss their great leadership, but I’m super excited and optimistic about getting the chance to lead my team this year.

What are your goals for the 2024 season ?
I have many goals. Some of my personal ones are to record 100 tackles this season and to get 10+ touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball. For our team, I know we are good enough to be at least above .500 and make the playoffs which I know we can do.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Definitely Russell Westbrook, I love the intensity, pure aggression, and the carefree attitude he plays with. I have always looked up to him, I even wore a Russell Westbrook jersey and backpack to my first day of 5th grade.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
Yes, my junior year we played Serra Catholic who had a 4 star kicker, he was in field goal range and everyone thought we would lose. Our entire defense swarmed to the kick and blocked it, sealing the game for us. I took my helmet off and had my hands in the air for almost 2 minutes just out of pure shock and relief.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
The one I remember the most was Johnny Huff the Neshannock QB back in 2022, he gave me my first “welcome to varsity” moment. This year it was definitely Donald Barksdale from Steel Valley, he’s super explosive and quick.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
I would love to go to a FSU Game at Doak Campbell. My dad and I are huge Florida State fans and have been since I was little.

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Pittsburgh Steelers, my family and I are diehard fans and we love watching the Steelers play on Sundays.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
I’d have to say the FAU vs SDSU final four matchup in 2023, my friends and I were so hyped when FAU hit a shot in clutch time, and then SDSU hit a buzzer beater and it was one of the craziest games I’ve ever seen.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Definitely The Blindside, it’s one of my favorite movies ever.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Play quarterback for a game.

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

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
When I scored on the wrong hoop in elementary basketball.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Going to eat, I’m a big food guy, I love buffets especially China Lobster in Burrell.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, I’ve never been to Wawa, but I guarantee any town you go to in western Pennsylvania will have a Sheetz.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Punta Cana, we go every year.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
I have Trypophobia, which is basically a fear of things with a lot of holes.

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Cookout, I had it in Virginia on my visit to VMI and it was so delicious.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Ive been to a Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates game and they were all very fun.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
I’d have to say NCAAB, March Madness is the greatest thing in sports.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
Xbox Series X

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Just Pepperoni, I’m simple.

Favorite School Subject ?
History

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Travis Scott

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
I’d travel on an airplane to Tokyo.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
I would like to have my own business one day and travel the world.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Tahiti, Bali, and Tokyo because they are all beautiful and Bali is very cheap to live in.

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