2025 Interview with Michael DeFazio from Norwin High School (PA)


Michael DeFazio

Norwin High School

TE/H, OLB, SS, ATH

2026

6’3”, 215 lbs

Jersey Number: #8

Highlight Reel: https://hudl.com/v/2R4VxY

Awards won or earned

Team captain + 3-year Letterman

 

From the player

Coming off a disappointing 2-8 season in 2024, I would say that my teammates and I are more determined than ever to come back this year and set things straight in 6A football. Building a successful program comes from the inside, and we are working at building Norwin a successful program every day.

What are your personal goals for the season?

 Receive collegiate offers

  • 1st team all-conference

60 receptions

10 TDs

1,000 yards

What goals have you set for your team?

 Win a 6A conference

  • WPIAL champs

  • state champs

You play all over the field. Where do you feel your best position is?

I feel most comfortable on the offensive side of the ball, where my team is in more control of what will happen on that next play.

What is the strongest part of your game?

The strongest part of my game is my ability to block guys bigger than me as well as run past and overpower guys that are smaller than me. I can use my long and muscular build to give me a competitive advantage against opponents .

What makes you a good teammate?

I am a good teammate because of my leadership abilities. All good teams have leaders, and I hope I can step up for my team this year and be that guy.

With this being your final high school football season, have you prepared any differently during the off-season?

This off-season I have dedicated my everyday life to packing on clean body weight that I lost last season after being sick, losing almost 30 lbs., and missing 5 games with mono. Also, the entire Norwin football program has put in countless hours of work in this off-season because of the results of the trend of the last couple of seasons. This year is the year that Norwin football gets put on the map as a WPIAL football powerhouse, and we plan on it staying that way long after the 2026 class is gone.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense? Explain?

I would prefer to be on the offensive side of the ball, where my team is in control of how that game ends.

What was your biggest memory from the 2024 season?

My biggest memory was beating PT at home in week 0 in front of the whole community.

What will you miss the most from the 2025 class?

I’ll miss my friends that I have been teammates with since pee wee ball.

Does it really matter if you are playing at home or on the road once the game starts? Explain

A home vs. away game does not affect me. While the energy at an away game is different from at home, nothing changes in that at the end of the day we are there to play football at our fullest capability.

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

As long as it doesn’t interfere with my team’s season, I’d love to play in any All-Star game so I can represent my school and community in a way that demonstrates how hard Norwin football players work.

If you are hearing from any colleges, would you share a couple of them with everyone?

Duquesne, RMU, Long Island University, Cal U, Fairmont State, Wheeling, Edinboro, Shippensburg, McPherson U, Clarion, Seton Hill, and Saint Francis.

Who is your favorite pro football team?

Steelers

Where is the best spot in your area to grab a pizza?

Mr. Mike’s in Irwin.

What is your favorite energy drink?

Ghost Swedish Fish

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