PRZPA Team Preview, Gettysburg

<p><strong>Season Outlook: </strong>Gettysburg had a down year last year going 4-6. In the previous two years, they won 8 and 7 games. They bring back a good core and should be an improved team this season. </p>   <p><strong>Current Head Football Coach: </strong> Matt Heiser </p>   <p><strong>Top returning prospects for the 2024 season:</strong></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='255085' first='Brady' last='Heiser'] is a talented quarterback in the 2025 class. He has a ton of talent and is good inside and outside the pocket. Going into his Senior Year he should have a good chance to play College Football. Below is what my colleague Dylan Callaghan-Croley wrote about Heiser earlier this year: </p>   <p>"[player_tooltip player_id='255085' first='Brady' last='Heiser'] is a quarterback we've discussed many times at PRZ, and I'm sure we'll continue to talk about him over the next few months. A very good, productive quarterback for Gettysburg, throwing for 2,400 yards as a junior along with 34 touchdowns. Has been a three-time All-Conference selection as well. Good arm strength and can make accurate throws at all levels. Shows good poise as tall as good athleticism that should be able to translate to the college game. It will be interesting to see how he matches up against the more elite athletes but he has enough athleticism to extend plays and pick up valuable yardage. Does a great job of keeping his eyes downfield, sees the field very well overall both as a passer and ball carrier, and throws the ball with good anticipation". </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HeiserBrady/status/1807143268737786024 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Chris Miller played as a stand-up outside linebacker last year. He does a good job of setting the edge and keeping contain against the run. He does an excellent job of using his hands to get on offensive linemen and to maintain his leverage on the edge. The other part of his game that sets him apart is his pass-rushing ability. He has good athleticism and he uses that ability to rush the passer well. He also showed a good ability to drop in coverage. Miller is a difference-maker at linebacker. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1155958' first='Jonathan' last='Ceilus'] played on the offensive line last year, but it was mostly on the junior varsity level. He has a good stance and starts and fires off the ball well. He shows a good ability to run block when he engages with defensive linemen to drive them off the ball. Ceilus should have a chance to start this season or contribute for Gettysburg this season. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='684892' first='Preston' last='Burnett'] is one of the most explosive running backs you will see in the 2026 class. He can do it all from the running back position. I am expecting a big year from him this season. Below is what my colleague Dylan Callaghan-Croley wrote about him earlier this year: </p>   <p>"Burnett had a huge sophomore season for Gettysburg with 241 carries for 1,279 yards and six touchdowns. He had eight games of 100+ yards and averaged 5.3 yards per carry. He also had 17 receptions for 142 yards and a pair of touchdowns.</p>   <p>Burnett has good size at 5-foot-10 and 180-pounds and has the athleticism and speed to go with it. He's reported a 4.5 forty-yard dash and on film that number does seem quite accurate. Good agility with smooth hips and has a solid second gear. Doesn't have elite breakaway speed but will win his fair share of foot races. Really excited about how he develops going forward". </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/prestonagain5/status/1723177231680241824 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Allen Cleckner played center last year on junior varsity. He did a nice job of snapping the ball and firing off the ball. He showed a good ability to block defensive tackles after he snaps the ball. Cleckner should have a chance to start at center or maybe guard this season for Gettysburg. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Connor Hazel is a good and consistent kicker for Gettysburg. He is automatic from extra points and made several short-field goals as well. He also does a good job on kickoffs. He can kick it deep and also kick it short as well. Hazel can be used as a weapon in the kicking game for Gettysburg. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ConnorHazel4/status/1765866782764437972 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Mauricio Escobar is a good player at defensive back and wide receiver. At defensive back, he shows good coverage skills. He does a good job staying on top of wide receivers and covering them in tight spaces. He uses his hands well to be physical in coverage. Then when the ball is thrown his way he does a good job of getting his hands on the ball and knocking it away. At wide receiver, Escobar has limited reps but showed good ability to run routes and catch the ball. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Shayde Shultz is a legit playmaker for Gettysburg. He plays as a slot receiver. Anytime he touches the ball he can score. He has the elusiveness to make defenders miss in space. He also has legit speed. He just runs past defenders when he runs routes or when he catches short passes and turns upfield to make defenders miss in space. He also runs good routes and shows off good hands when he catches difficult passes thrown his way. Shultz is a good match-up piece on offense, who also played as a defensive back last year as well. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ShaydeShultz/status/1721597296150745090 </div></figure>    <p><strong>Final Thoughts:</strong> Gettysburg has some good players on this team to have a successful run, but it will have to take place on the offensive line where they have limited bodies as of now. Gettysburg has the athletes to do well, and the quarterback that can get them to ball, but the offensive line will need to come together for it to happen. </p>

Season Outlook: Gettysburg had a down year last year going 4-6. In the previous two years, they won 8 and 7 games. They bring back a good core and should be an improved team this season.