Norwin Athlete: Jayvon Thrift

Description

Name: Jayvon Thrift

School: Norwin

Sport: Football

Position: Strong Safety And Free Safety

Class: Senior

Claim To Fame: He is one of the hardest hitters in the WPIAL. Thrift has college offers from Pitt, Syracuse, Buffalo, Indiana University, West Virginia and other colleges.

Questions And Answers

What are the expectations for Nowrin for this upcoming football season?

"We have big expectations this year for us."

What should we expect to see from "Jayvon Thrift" this season?

"Hopefully a lot more picks."

Some people call you "HITMAN". Who first started calling you that? And, why?

"It started when I was younger but then it got way more popular once I hit high school."

Let's just say a kid wants to play football; but, has never played the game before. The kid then goes up to you and asks, "What are the benefits of playing football?" How would you answer the kid?

"You gain some real good friendships , there’s nothing like Friday Night Lights and hearing the drums play before actually playing ... it just gives you chills."

Would you rather see your school's homecoming theme be a Hawaiian theme or Blue & Gold Theme for this year?

"Hawaiian for sure; that’s something we haven’t done yet."

Out of all the colleges you have visited so far, which college did you like the most?

"I really like Indiana’s campus; but, I still need to see others."

What is your favorite Video game?

"Either Fortnite or Madden."

If you could meet any celebrity in the world, who would you want to meet?

"Probably JuJu Smith-Schuster or Karl Joseph."

Who do you think wins the Heisman award for this upcoming college football season?

" I am not sure; but, there’s some hype around Will Grier from WVU."

What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?

"I can do a back flip."