2024 season-ending interview with Dequan Antione Small from Muhlenburg High School (PA.)

 

Name: Dequan Antione Small

School: Muhlenburg High School

Positions played: DE/LB

Class: 2025

Height and Weight: 5'11, 200

Awards won or earned: All-league Defensive End

What will you miss the most from playing high school football?

What I will miss the most about playing high school football is just having that special joy of feeling the bringing community so close and bought into what our football program is about and building towards for the future!

What were you feeling as you walked off of the field for the last time as a member of the Muhlenburg High School football team?

The feeling I had walking off that field after playing what I thought would be the final game of my senior season was unbearable. Come to find out a week or two later, we earned the right to compete for the ECF, and we came out victorious. It felt AMAZING!

What was your biggest moment as a high school football player?

My biggest moment for me as a high school player was being brought up to the varsity team as a freshman. That was a very special experience for me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity I was given at the time.

What was your most embarrassing moment as a football player?

I honestly don’t recall a time when I was embarrassed as a football player.

Which win meant the most? Explain

The first game of my senior season mainly because it was a statement game for us as a team.

We played a returning playoff team, and every reporter was against us. That game, and we beat the odds. But what really hit my heart was all the LOVE we got from the community after that huge win; it was jam-packed to even walk out of the stadium that night. That felt awesome, and that's a special feeling I will never forget!

Which loss stung the most? Explain.

I’d have to say losing to my old school (Reading High School) that I transferred from. Also, which are rivals to the Muhlenberg Muhls?

That game I had a huge chip on my shoulder with something to prove, but we did not come out victorious as planned. That stung the most for me.

Who was the best player that you faced in a game, along with the team he played on?

I’d have to say Brayden Brown for the Ephrata Mountaineers.

Who was the best team that you faced, along with the one thing that made them so good?

This may be a shocker to many, but I’d say Etown because of their O-line.

Who was the toughest player to square up against in practice?

The toughest player to go against in practice would have to be my brother; he always gave me that challenge to get better. By the way, he is an all-state running back who goes by the name of Cameron Small!! He is special!!

If you are invited to play in any of the statewide all-star games, will you?

100%!! I’d be blessed to have the opportunity!!

Now that your high school career is over, is there anything you wish you would have done differently?

Preparing myself mentally and physically before every game and practice to have the best performance I can possibly have for the team and myself.

What has been the best and worst part of the recruiting process?

The best part is having so many options to choose from, which is a blessing! But that makes it harder for me to choose.

Would you name some of the schools you are hearing from, along with any offers that you have?

A couple of D3 programs have been offered, and I've been in contact with many schools, yes.

What scares you?

The thought of dying.

What is your favorite home-cooked meal?

Hamburger Helper!!

What would you do if there were no internet or cell phones?

Man, I feel like the world as a whole needs to get rid of internet social media, etc. So I’d be perfectly fine without that extra stuff if you ask me!!

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