2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions’ WR/DB-Samir “Route Runner” Crosby

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Daniel Reed | July 7, 2025

Samir Crosby
Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): WR/DB
Jersey Number: #12
Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 175lbs
Other Sports: Track & Basketball
Notable Awards or Recognitions:
2x All Conference Free Safety
2x All Conference WR
23′ 2nd Team All-State WR
23′ WPIAL Track Champion
Offer Sheet:
Miami OH, Harvard, Penn, Buffalo, Sacred Heart, Georgetown, Kent State, Akron, Fordham
Twitter: @Samir_Crosby
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COACH SAYS: Elite player and person. Returning Off. Conference POY, Multiple Div 1 offers.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS “ROUTE RUNNER”:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the Centurions ?
The school community, everyone makes you feel great, whether that be teachers, or students!

Why do you play football ?
Make it big, my ultimate goal is to make it to the league some how, some way.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
Since I was in kindergarten.

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
Making a big play.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Sophomore year, at Mckee Stadium, coming back home, there’s always some hate that I get which genuinely makes the game a lot better!

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Offense, I truly believe I am one of the hardest players to stop on offense in 1a Football.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
The opportunities that I have been given, such as my 10 division 1 offers and the recognition that I have received.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Beating Leechburg to secure the 2nd place spot in our conference.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Beat Clairton, make a run for WPIAL Championship, 1a POTY, 1000 rec yards, 25-30 tds, 500 rush yards.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
The friendships and the memories.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
The past few years I have had many through high school, but I would have to say my Guidance counselor. Best advice she gave me, “Do not limit yourself, football or no football, you are still a great kid going to do great things.”

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Steph Curry, just grew up watching him. He’s the Goat

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
Bishop Canevin kickoff return Freshman year. That game and play really got my name out.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Daevon Fuse, Washington High.

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

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Golden State Warriors, grew up watching them.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
Pitt vs West Virginia, atmosphere was crazy, nothing like it.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Remember the Titans

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Play in the trenches.

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

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Midget football, running out and falling on my face in front of cheerleaders.

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

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, that’s my go to. Never a bad order.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Tennessee

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Buy a house.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Bees

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Whataburger

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Steelers game

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NHL, the fights.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
NCAA

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Hawaiian

Favorite School Subject ?
History

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Drake

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Boat to Italy.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Break 60 in golf.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Mountains, nice rural area away from people.

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