2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Union-AC Valley OL/DL/TE Colbin Elliott
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Billy Splain | July 12, 2025
Colbin Elliott
OL DL TE
Allegheny Clarion Valley
Class Of 2026
Jersey # 54
HT/WT 6’0/260
90 tackles 3 ints 3 sacks
Other sports Basketball Baseball
All Conference Guard All Conference DE
Twitter @ColbinElliott
Coach says: “Colbin has been starting for 3 years and has played multiple positions, including FB”
Let’s get to know Colbin!
Why do you play football?
To get the opportunity to compete with the kids I’ve always grown up with.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Cameron Heyward was someone I’ve always loved watching growing up due to his relentless effort he gave.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Getting a pick six against Port Allegheny this last season.
What was last years season like for you?
Filled with tons of memories and lessons that I’ll keep for years to come.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Make the next step and win a district title.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Ben Yale from Brockway or Carson Neely from Port Allegheny.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
This past season we had a upset win against Punxy which was a great game to go back in watch.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who is willing to play for the team and not themselves.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
The feeling you get when a community comes together for a Friday night football game is unbelievable, so the moments that get made at those games are what bring together a community.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Post game locker room atmosphere is something you’ll never get to experience after highschool.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad since he has taught me everything I know.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite drill is Oklahomas and my least favorite is the sideline pursue drill.
Preseason Two a Days are:
Hot and exciting.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandma hasn’t missed a football game since I was young so she is probably my biggest fan.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Swimming and going out to eat with my friends
What is your favorite play to run?
Anything that gets me pulling.
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
No, its in a category by itself.
Music of choice:
2010’s pop
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Best Pizza topping?
Bacon
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Anywhere warm
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Pitt football vs duke in 2016.
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