District 7

2026 PFN Player Profile: Chris Rizer, OG/DT, Albert Gallatin

July 20, 2026 | Cody Brady

Chris Rizer Albert Gallatin Class Of 2028 OG/DT Jersey #74 6’2” 280lbs Bench: 265 Power clean: 225 Squat: 515 Deadlift: 495 Twitter/X @ChrisRizer74 Why do you play football? I play football to pursue life goals, and to do something that makes life better. Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Jason Kelce is my […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Tyler Fuchs-DE-Laurel

July 19, 2026 | Cody Brady

Tyler Fuchs Laurel High School Class Of 2028 Defensive End Jersey #51 6’2/230 Other sports Track and Field All conference first team defense/second team offense. MAC invitational boys field MVP. Second team defensive end all state. Twitter/X @Tyler51Fuchs Why do you play football? I love not only the experience and excitement of being on the […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Samuel Kifer – OL/DL – Greensburg Central Catholic

July 18, 2026 | Billy Splain

Samuel Kifer OL/DL Greensburg Central Catholic 6’2 250 Jersey #55 Samuel Kifer gcc by PAFootball Newsdotcom

2026 PFN Player Profile: Riley Mitchell – OL/DL – Elizabeth Forward

July 18, 2026 | Billy Splain

Riley Mitchell OL/DL Elizabeth Forward Class of 2028 6’6″, 290 Jersey #73 Riley Mitchel elizabeth forward by PAFootball Newsdotcom

2026 PFN Player Profile: Ben Grabowski-RB/LB-Penn-Trafford

July 18, 2026 | Cody Brady

Ben Grabowski Penn-Trafford Class Of 2027 RB/LB Jersey #8 6’0” 220lbs 2x First team all conference Twitter/X @grabowski_ben8 Coach Says: Ben will be in his 4th year of varsity football in 2026. He is an impressive athlete with a mix of speed and strength. When he hits, players go backwards. He has been an outstanding […]

Blackhawk running back Brayden McCarthy joins PA contingent by pledging to Sacred Heart

July 17, 2026 | Billy Splain

Brayden McCarthy RB\ATH Blackhawk 6’0 185lbs CO 2027 Committed to Sacred Heart University Brayden McCarthy joins 3 other PA players to commit to Sacred Heart. The incoming senior had a stellar junior campaign, running the ball 239 time for 1,952 and 24 tds. Norwin lineman Maxsym Fierle, Twin Valley lineman Liam Sheehan and Southern Lehigh lineman […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Potter Brozeski-WR/DB-Norwin

July 17, 2026 | Cody Brady

Potter brozeski Norwin Class Of 2027 WR/DB Jersey #10 180 6’4 487 yds 5 tds on a run heavy team Other sports Basketball, track and field, football Twitter @Potter_Brozeki Why do you play football? I love competition. I want to prove that I’m the best on the feild no matter where. If that’s a college […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Ty Wisniewski – DB/Slot – Greater Latrobe

July 16, 2026 | Billy Splain

Ty Wisniewski DB/Slot Greater Latrobe 5’7 160 Class of 2027 Jersey #3 GPA 4.0 ty wisnewski latrobe by PAFootball Newsdotcom

2026 PFN Player Previews: Alijah Cook-QB-South Allegheny

July 16, 2026 | Cody Brady

Alijah Cook South Allegheny High School Class Of 2028 QB Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’2 185 First year playing qb 65% completion rate Tied passing Td record at my school Other sports Basketball Second team all conference Twitter/X @alijahcook24 Coach says: Alijah is coming off an all conference year where he led the conference in TD […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Nick Curinga IV-S/OLB-Pittsburgh Central Catholic

July 15, 2026 | Cody Brady

Nick Curinga IV Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School Class Of 2027 S/Nickel/OLB Jersey #3 6’0/195 All junior year: 86 TOT, 6 TFL’s, 1 INT(pick 6), 3 FR(1 for TD), 1 FF Other sports Basketball 2nd Team All-Conference, 2-time 6A WPIAL Champion, 2-time 6A PIAA State Runner-up’s Twitter/X @ncuringa1314 Why do you play football? I’ve had […]

52026 PFN Player Profile: Tanner Loya – WR/DB – East Allegheny

July 14, 2026 | Billy Splain

Tanner Loya wr/db East Allegheny 6-0, 165 Class of 2027 Jersey #5 Design by PAFootball Newsdotcom

2026 PFN Player Profile: Abram Kolodynski-OL/DL-Montour

July 14, 2026 | Cody Brady

Abram Kolodynski Montour High School Class Of 2027 OL/DL Jersey #71 6’2.5 and 260 pounds Soon to be a 3 year two-way starter Other sports Powerlifting 2 time all conference OL and DL Twitter/X @AbeKolody Coach Says: FCS recruit. 3 year starter 6-3 275. 1st team all-conference. DT and Ot Why do you play football? […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Dimitri Velisaris-RB/Avonworth

July 13, 2026 | Cody Brady

Dimitri velisaris Avonworth Class Of 2027 Running back Jersey #34 5’8” 175 Junior season 1500 rushing yards 24 touchdowns Other sports Wrestling First team all conference two times and first team all state Twitter/X @Dveli_34 Coach Says: Great leader and running back. Led our team in rushing last 2 seasons. Why do you play football? […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Braelon Wingfield-DB/ATH-Canon-McMillan

July 12, 2026 | Cody Brady

Braelon Wingfield Canon McMilan Class Of 2027 DB/ATH Jersey #6 6ft 180lbs 0 td let up. 3 PBU 2INT. 4 td on offense. 1 receiving 3 rushing. Other sports Basketball : Wrestling 1st team all conference / BIG 56 Twitter/X @braewingfield_6 Coach Says: Fast Rising Corner with Akron offer and many D2. Will also be […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Alex Medved-OL/DE-Laurel

July 11, 2026 | Cody Brady

Alex Medved Laurel High School Class Of 2027 Defensive End / Offensive Line Jersey #58 6’0 200lbs 11 sacks in 2025 season (School Record) 24 tackles for loss 2025 season Other sports Baseball Wrestling All-State Defensive linemen Twitter/X @alex_medved58 Why do you play football? I enjoy the competition, and the brotherhood that comes with it. […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Let’s hear from Brandon Murphy-ATHLETE-Clairton

July 8, 2026 | Billy Splain

Brandon Murphy Athlete/WR Clairton 6’1 198 C/O 2028 holds offers from Penn State, Georgia Tech, UCLA, Virginia Tech, UConn, Auburn, Georgia, Nebraska, Indiana, Kent St, Maryland, West Virginia, Florida St, Pitt, Akron, Syracuse, Temple, Kentucky, South Florida, Sac St, Western Michigan, Wisconsin brandon murphy clairton by PAFootball Newsdotcom

2026 PFN Player Previews: Peyton Aschmeller-G/DT-South Allegheny

July 7, 2026 | Cody Brady

Peyton Aschmeller South Allegheny Class Of 2027 positions you play G/DT Jersey #54 HT/WT 5’10 258 1st and 2nd team all conference Twitter/X @PeytonA54 Coach Says: Peyton will be a 4 year starter at OG. He is an 2x all conference performer who will also be a 3x captain. He is our strongest member of […]

Khalil Taylor commitment to Nebraska. Learn more about the player, person & why he picked this day to commit

July 6, 2026 | Billy Splain

“He was my best friend. We had a strong connection,” is what Pine-Richland wide receiver Khalil Taylor said about the best friend he lost one year ago on July 6. Kevin McKenzie was just 16 when he was gunned down. He says that it was one of the reasons he transferred to Pine-Richland and that […]

2026 PFN Player Previews: Kayden Ferrell-TE/DE-Franklin Regional

July 6, 2026 | Cody Brady

Kaydon Ferrell Franklin Regional Class Of 2028 TE/DE Jersey #20 HT/WT 6’4 230 lbs Other sports Wrestling Rookie Of The Year Twitter/X @kaydonferrell_ Why do you play football? I play football because it makes me feel a certain way that nothing else makes me feel. I don’t go without a day thinking about football. It’s […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: An interview with Latrobe WR/DB Clayton Burkett

July 5, 2026 | Billy Splain

Clayton Burkett WR/DB Latrobe class 2027 5’10 / 185lbs Jersey #1 gpa 3.96 clayton burkett by PAFootball Newsdotcom

2026 PFN Player Previews: Luca Ghilani-WR-Belle Vernon

July 5, 2026 | Cody Brady

Luca Ghilani Belle Vernon Area Class Of 2027 WR Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’3 and 193 Lbs Other sports Baseball and Basketball Twitter/X @lucag_1020 Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game and I am very a good player. It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Scoring Touchdowns […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Quinn Olsen-WR-Armstrong

July 4, 2026 | Billy Splain

Quinn Olsen WR/DB Armstrong HT/WT 5-11, 180 Class of 2027 Twitter/X: @quinton_olsen quinn olsen by PAFootball Newsdotcom

2026 PFN Player Profile: Jaylen Smith-DL-Pittsburgh Central Catholic

July 4, 2026 | Cody Brady

Jaylen smith Pittsburgh Central Catholic Class Of 2027 Defensive Line Jersey #52 6’0 270 Other sports Basketball First team honors sophomore year Twitter/X @Jaylens99 Why do you play football? I’m obsessed with it It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Winning Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? LeBron because is […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Max Jeffcoat-RB/LB-South Allegheny

July 3, 2026 | Cody Brady

Max Jeffcoat South Allegheny Class Of 2027 RB/LB Jersey #44 5’10” 200 10 sacks Other sports Baseball All-Conference Twitter/X @MaxJeffcoat09 Coach Says: Max will be a 4 year starter at LB. He is an explosive player who will also start at fullback on offense. He is a 2x captain who has a knack for making […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Landyn Stikkel-LB/B-Penn-Trafford