Player Previews
2026 PFN Player Previews: Brayden Williamson-WR/CB-West Branch
May 26, 2026 | Cody Brady
Brayden Williamson West Branch High School Class Of 2027 WR/CB Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’1 165 Other sports Wrestling 2024 most improved player 2025 First team All ICC Twitter/X @bwilliamson_4 Coach Says: Leader, hard worker, good hands, good route runner, enthusiastic. Why do you play football? Football has been something I have loved since the day […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Christopher Baumler-RB/LB-Lancaster Catholic
May 26, 2026 | Billy Splain
Chris Baumler Running back/Linebacker Lancaster Catholic Class Of 2027 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’11 190 Other sports Track all league offensive athlete and linebacker Twitter @cbaum_5 Why do you play football? To win, i find true peace Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? jahmyr gibbs he is very fast Do you have a favorite […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Blaise Naraskivitch-LB/ATH-Washington Prexies
May 26, 2026 | Billy Splain
Blaise Naraskivitch LB/ATH Washingtotn Prexies Clas of 2028 Jersey #9 Twitter/X: @Bla9ise Blaise Naraskivitch by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kevin Williams Jr.-DL/TE/WR-Upper Dublin
May 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
Kevin Williams Jr. DL, TE, WR Upper Dublin Class Of 2027 Jersey #13 HT/WT 6’3 235 8 games played| 9 rec, 140 yards, 3TDS| 47 tackles, 4 sacks| Other sports Basketball Twitter @KevinWilli81303 Coach says: “Kevin is set for a break out year on both sides of the ball. We hope to return him to […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Isaiah Kurtz-Inside linebacker-Mifflinburg
May 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
Isaiah Kurtz Inside linebacker Mifflinburg Class Of 2028 Jersey #20 HT/WT 6”1 210 Other sports Basketball Twitter/X @IsaiahKurtz20 Coach says: “Isaiah Kurtz is another player who has completely transformed his body and commitment to the game over the last year. He has added nearly 20 pounds since last season and has really dedicated himself to […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Trey Damschroder-WR/DB- Williamsport
May 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
Trey Damschroder WR/DB Williamsport Area High School Class Of 2027 positions you play Jersey #4 HT/WT 5”11/185lbs 29 Rec 532 Yards 19.5 YPC Other sports Baseball All Conference first team Wr All Conference 2nd team Corner Twitter/X @treys1_ Why do you play football? My dad introduced it to me when I was 5 and I’ve […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jake Woodring-RB/ FS-River Valley
May 24, 2026 | Billy Splain
Jake Woodring RB/ FS River Valley Class Of 2028 Jersey #10 HT/WT 5’10 170 1300 All Purpose Yard 13 Touchdowns 3 INT 2 Time Player Of Game 1 Time Player of Week 2 time second team all renda digital Member of Fab 50 Twitter @j_woodring10 Why do you play football? My Dad definitely got me […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ben Negley-WR/DB-Palmerton
May 24, 2026 | Billy Splain
Ben Negley Wide receiver, Cornerback Palmerton Area High School Class Of 2028 Jersey #12 HT/WT 6’1/180 26 receptions, 320 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception – sophomore year Other sports Baseball Received all-area honorable mention for 2 area newspapers, recognized as most improved player by my team. Twitter @bennegley12 Why do you play football? I […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Camden Miller-LB/RB-Cathedral Prep
May 24, 2026 | Billy Splain
Camden Miller LB/RB Erie Cathedral Prep Class Of 2027 Jersey # 5 HT/WT 6’2 215 Through 8 1/2 games 90 TOT 16 TFLS 3 FF All D-10 All-Star, All-Region LB/FB Twitter @CamMiller005 Why do you play football? I’ve been playing football since I was 8 years old and I grew up in a football family […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jerrell Stockett-Dline, OLB, TE-Spring Grove
May 23, 2026 | Billy Splain
Jerrell Stockett Dline, OLB, TE Spring Grove Class Of 27 Jersey #82 HT/WT6’1 205 5 sacks 6 TFLs 30 tackles 1 TD 1 FF Other sports track and basketball Twitter @jerrellstockett Coach says: “Very expolosive edge player who is looking for a big senior season”. Why do you play football? because i was born in […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Nicholas DiLuzio-WR/S-Garnet Valley
May 23, 2026 | Billy Splain
Nicholas DiLuzio Wide Receiver and Safety Garnet Valley Class Of 2027 positions you play Jersey # 11 HT/WT 5’10/160 “36 Tackles, 6 Solo, 3 PBU, 2 Receptions, 31 yards” Other sports Track and Field Twitter/X @Nick_DiLuzio11 COACH SAYS: “Nick had a tremendous Junior year on both sides of the ball for us at safety and […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Marcus Velez – QB – Universal Audenried Charter
May 23, 2026 | Billy Splain
Marcus Velez QB Universal Audenried Charter Class Of 2027 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5-8 170 730 passing yrds 15 td’s 2nd team all-pub Coach says: “Marcus will be a 2 year captain, expected to be a 3 year captain. He has lead the team at QB, and is a tremendous student athlete”. Why do you play […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jayden Salata – Edge/H Back – Daniel Boone
May 22, 2026 | Billy Splain
Jayden Salata Edge/H Back Daniel Boone Class Of 2027 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’1 /235 Twitter @Jaydensalata Why do you play football? I Play football because it is the one thing in this world that keeps me happy when I get angry I have an option of running through the guy infront of me and making […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Hollidaysburg lineman Lincoln Wertz, class of 2027
May 22, 2026 | Billy Splain
Lincoln Wertz OL/DL Hollidaysburg Class of 2027 6’1, 235 x – @LincolnW66 Coach says: “Lincoln has made great progress over the last two years. He is a great leader on and off the field as well. The best is yet to come for him”. hudl video below interview Lincoln Wertz by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Davon Johnson-OL/DL-Propel/Imani
May 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
Davon Johnson OL/DL Propel-Imani Class of 2027 6-2, 260 X- @DavonJohnson56 Coach “Chise” says: “Four year starter, 2 year captain. Hard worker. Extremely passionate about the game. Outstanding kid who has a great family”. hudl below interview. Design by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ryan Chappell-RB/LB-Central Cambria
May 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
Ryan Chappell RB LB Central Cambria Class Of 2027 Jersey #21 HT/WT 6 foot 220 pounds rushing yards 1278 touchdowns 11 ypc 6.6 awards – Southern Alleghenies football Coaches Assn Offence MVP and Altoona player of the week Twitter @RChappell21 Coach says: “Ryan Chappell is an absolute game-changer for us. He’s been such an important […]
2026 PFN Player Profiles: Braylen Johnson-WR/DE-Lancaster Catholic
May 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
Braylen Johnson WR/DE Lancaster Catholic Class Of 2027 Jersey # 2 HT/WT 6’0.5 190 Other sports you play Track Have you won any awards? 1st team academic all star Twitter @BrayJohnson_27 Why do you play football? I have pure passion for the game and love the fact I can make someone lose love for the […]
La Salle College High School WR/DB Joey O’Brien Named MaxPreps Player Of The Year
December 13, 2025 | Nicholas Mastripolito
La Salle star and ND Football commit Joey O’Brien was named as Pennsylvania’s MaxPreps player of the year. MaxPreps began its tradition of honoring each state’s top performer in 2006, selecting players based on their team and individual success aswell as local accomplishments. Joey O’Brien was just stellar this year, leading his Explorers to […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know State College OL Luke Milito
August 26, 2025 | Noah Radio
Luke Milito OL State College Class Of 2026 Jersey #73 HT/WT 6’2″/280 lbs Stats: “Tons of pancakes” Writers All-State OL Other sports: Wrestling Twitter @MilitoLuke Coach says, “Luke has been a staple on our offensive line. Rather I should say the Milito’s have been a staple. Luke’s older brother Logan was a fantastic center for […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Columbia OL/DL Clayton Whitenight
August 19, 2025 | Davin Ridall
Clayton Whitenight Central Columbia Blue Jays Class of: 2026 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 53 Height: 5′ 11″ – Weight: 265 lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter/X: N/A ————————— COACH SAYS: Clayton is a pleasure to have on the team not only as a player but a person as well. He will be a great asset this […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Western Beaver OT/DT Blaine Crislip
August 19, 2025 | Billy Splain
Blaine Crislip Offensive tackle and Defensive Tackle Western Beaver Class Of 2026 Jersey #65 HT/WT 6’4 305 47 pancakes my junior year and 1x first team all conference Other sports; I throw for track First team all conference award Twitter/X: @65blaine50074 Coach says: OL, big, strong, committed to improving every day. Has a couple offers. […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Columbia OL/DL Christian Nowak
August 18, 2025 | Davin Ridall
Christian “Chief” Nowak Central Columbia Blue Jays Class of: 2026 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 55 Height: 6′ 5″ – Weight: 272 lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track and Field Notable Awards/Recognitions: Team Captain Offer Sheet: Culver Stockton College Twitter/X: @nowak_christian ————————— COACH SAYS: Christian is one of our hardest working kids on the team and when it comes to practice, lift or film, he is […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Western LB/RB Kyle Stup
August 15, 2025 | Billy Splain
Kyle Stup OSL RB/HB South Western Class Of 2026 Jersey #20 HT/WT 5”10/195 8 td with 38 tackles Twitter @Kyle_Stup_ Coach says: “Kyle is a solid two way player. As an OLB he had 33 total tackles. On offense, Kyle had 26 receptions for 286 yards. His pass catching ability out of the backfield earned […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Whitehall OL/DL Alex Cardona
August 14, 2025 | Noah Radio
Alex Cardona OL/DL Whitehall Class Of 2026 Jersey #66 HT/WT 5’10″/275 lbs Twitter @bbCardona2466 Coach says, “Alex was a starter at guard on the offensive line this past year, while rotating in as interior defensive lineman as well. He is a physical player in the run game and we expect him to have a strong […]
Mechanicsburg DE/DT Collin Stare commits to Central Michigan
August 14, 2025 | Billy Splain
In 2024 Collin Stare was named All-Mid Penn, Mid Penn defensive player of the year, 5A All-State PFN Coaches selection and Writers All-State. Yesterday he added another accomplishment to his list. Mechanicsburg Head Coach Dave Heckard says Collin Stare “Loves the game of football and will be an asset to any college program. We are […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Mahanoy Area Golden Bears’ T/DE-Braylon Komosinsky
August 13, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Braylon Komosinsky Mahanoy Area Golden Bears Class Of: 2027 Position(s): T/DE Jersey Number: #54 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: None Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT: What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the program/school ? The family that is built. Whether […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Manheim Central WR/OLB
August 13, 2025 | Billy Splain
Cody Hess WR and OLB Manheim Central Class Of2026 Jersey #14 HT/WT 5’10 170 any Stats you want to give Other sports you play Baseball and Wrestling Twitter @Hessy_14 Coaches comments: “Cody is two-year two-way returning starter. He has had an impact on this program since his sophomore year. He is just a tough hard-nosed […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Portage QB/S Easton Slanoc
August 13, 2025 | Baron Dionis
Easton Slanoc Portage Mustangs Class of 2026 Position: QB/S Jersey # 3 HT/WT: 5’10/180 lb Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball 606 Passing Yards, 7 Passing Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions (Defense), 62 tackles (2024 Season) Portage Head Coach Marty Slanoc said, “Been a starter since his freshman year and and has continually showed up and worked hard. We will […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Richland RB/DE Joe McAneny
August 13, 2025 | Baron Dionis
Joe McAneny Richland Rams Class of 2026 Position: RB/DE Jersey # 14 HT/WT: 6’2/215 lb Other Sports: Wrestling 866 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing Touchdowns, 11 Tackles For Loss, 9 Sacks (2024 Season) Richland Head Coach Brandon Bailey said, “Joe has a great combination of size, strength, and speed that not many high school players have. […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Bellwood Antis RB/LB Alex McCartney
August 12, 2025 | Baron Dionis
Alex McCartney Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils Class of 2027 Positions: RB/LB Jersey #34 HT/WT: 6’1/208 lb Other Sports: Baseball 1,162 Rushing Yards, 12 Rushing Touchdowns, 4 Tackles For Loss, 2 Sacks (2023 Season) Bellwood Head Coach Nick Lovrich said, “1100 yard rusher and LHAC East All star as a freshmen, tore ACL in July and missed […]
