Player Previews
June 2026
2026 PFN Player Profile: Samuel Sweppenhiser-TE/DE/WR/LS-Trinity
June 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Samuel Sweppenhiser Trinity High School Class Of 2027 TE/DE/WR/LS Jersey #9 6’3 225lbs Other sports Track and Field 2025-26 Eastern PA Football All-Academic Team 2025 District Football Champion 2024 Conference Football Champion 2023 & 2024 District Football Runner Ups 2026 3rd Place Medalist in Districts for Javelin 2026 7th Place Medalist at Mid Penns for […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kaier Payne-QB/DE-Monessen
June 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kaier Payne Monessen Class Of 2027 QB/DE Jersey #9 6ft2inch 185 10-15 sacks and 5 touchdown passes Other sports basketball 2024 honorable mention DE Twitter/X @payne_kaier Coach Says: 6’1 180 lbs. Plays DE and QB. Fun fact. Before playing QB he played center for us. Can also play OLB Why do you play football? It […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kenny Wade-OL/DL/LB/TE-Cornell
June 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kenny Wade Cornell Class Of 2027 OL/DL/DB/TE Jersey #75 5’7” 215lbs Other sports Basketball and rugby All-conference Offensive Line Twitter/X @officialkenny33 Why do you play football? I love the sport and i’ve been playing since I was 5. Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Aaron Donald because he dominated on all levels despite […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Cash Hammond-WR/S-McDowell
June 10, 2026 | Cody Brady
Cash Hammond McDowell Class Of 2027 Receiver and Safety Jersey #9 6,1 175 Why do you play football? I play Football because I have loved it since I was young and because of the great connections you make with your teammates and coaches It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Running out […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kai Taylor-ATH-Abington
June 10, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kai Taylor Abington Senior HS Class Of 2027 RB/OLB/Slot/K/P/KR/PR Jersey #41 5”8 185 20 catches 209 yards for 3 tds Other sports Wrestling, Lacrosse 2x MVP, 2nd Team All State in PA Twitter/X @KaiTaylor_41 Coach Says: Kai Taylor returns for his senior season as a featured back and proven playmaker in our offense. A returning […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Amir Pollard-DB-University Prep
June 10, 2026 | Billy Splain
Amir Pollard DB University Prep Jersey #8 Class of 2027 6’1 183 Twitter: @A_Pollard3 College offer sheet: Florida St, Western Carolina, USF, Cal U, Bethany amir pollard university prep by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Benjamin Koser-OT/TE/DE-Danville
June 10, 2026 | Cody Brady
Benjamin Koser Danville Class Of 2028 Defenseive end, tight end, Offensive Tackle Jersey #11 6’8 235 18 solo tackles, 17 assist, 10 tackles for loss, 3 sacks Other sports Basketball Twitter/X @Koser1121 Offers: Colorado State Coach Says: Ben is a very versatile player for us. He was injured last season during our final regular season […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kali Hines-RB/LB-Solanco
June 9, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kali Hines Solanco high school Class Of 2027 RB/LB Jersey #2 5’10 195 (Junior season) 91 tackles,2 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 touchdowns Other sports Basketball and track and field Linebacker of the year and league All-Star Twitter/X @KaliHines_2 Coach Says: Kali was a starter at linebacker last season on a defense that had great […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Levi Faust-QB/LB-Ligonier Valley
June 9, 2026 | Billy Splain
photo credit SnapsbyJul Levi Foust QB/LB 6’0 – 185 lbs LV Rams Class of 2029 4.0 GPA Jersey #5 Other Sports: Wrestling Twitter/X: @LeviAFoust Game film below Levi Faust Ligonier Valley by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Braden Blackburn-NG/G-Windber
June 9, 2026 | Cody Brady
Braden Blackburn Windber Class Of 2028 NG/G Jersey #66 5’11/230 Other sports Track & Field, Powerlifting Powerlifting Competition, Strength and Dedication, Most Improved, Academic Excellence Twitter/X @BDB1266 Why do you play football? I first started playing football because I didn’t want to play soccer anymore. I was bullied because I am autistic, when I was […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Aiden Corbett-RT/DE-Penn-Trafford
June 9, 2026 | Cody Brady
Aiden Corbett Penn-Trafford high school Class Of 2027 RT/DE Jersey #61 6’2 230lbs 1st team all conference Twitter/X @Aiden1350744 Coach Says: Aiden is explosive off the ball and plays violently. He is very tough to block at DE and creates a lot pressure. He is also and outstanding player on the offensive line, especially in […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Andrew Bentz-RB-Hempfield
June 8, 2026 | Billy Splain
Andrew Bentz RB Hempfield Class of 2027 5-7, 160 Jersey #22 Twitter/X: @AndrewBent7136 Andrew Bentz Hempfield by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Daniel Glass-RB/WR/CB-Trinity
June 8, 2026 | Cody Brady
Daniel Glass Trinity Area High school Class Of 2027 Cornerback, Runningback, Wide Receiver Jersey #10 5’10 , 185 Pounds 810 All Purpose Yards, 2 Int, 51 Tackles, 16 Pass Breakups Other sports Track WJPA player of the game, first team multipurpose back, second team defensive back. Twitter/X @GlassDaniel20 Coach Says: Daniel is a technician at […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Salomon Bance-OL/DL-Cornell
June 8, 2026 | Cody Brady
Salomon Bance Cornell High School Class Of 2027 OL/DL Jersey #78 6’2 330 Other sports Basketball/ Track & Field 3x High honor roll Twitter/X @BanceSalomon Why do you play football? I love the sport and honestly to make my grandma and the people who count on me proud It’s gameday! What are you looking forward […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kason Ulmer-TE/DE-Williamsport
June 8, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kason Ulmer Williamsport Area High School Class Of 2027 TE/DE Jersey #13 6’6” – 205lbs 3 Receiving Touchdowns – Junior Year 2025 Other sports Basketball PHAC Football Allstars Division 1 First Team Tight End Twitter/X @KasonUlmer Why do you play football? I play because it is fun and competitive. I love winning. It is a […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Alex Aletras-QB/FS-Schuylkill Valley
June 7, 2026 | Cody Brady
Alex Aletras Schuylkill Valley Class Of 2027 QB/FS Jersey #2 6’0 185 Junior year: 1800 yds 21 tds Other sports Baseball, Basketball 2nd team all conference, 1st team all county small school, all county honorable mention Twitter/X @aletras_alex2 Coach Says: Good arm strength. Big, strong runner. Operates our offense very well, just like a coach […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Gavan Steinberg-WR/DB/P-Meyersdale
June 7, 2026 | Cody Brady
Gavan Steinberg Meyersdale Area High School Class Of 2027 Wr/Db/P Jersey #14 5’11/140 Other sports Basketball/Track ICC all-star honorable mention Twitter/X ? Coach Says: Gavan Steinberg’s athleticism and speed will be heavily relied on heading into his senior season, with a larger role on offense and as a second-year starter at defensive back. Gavan improved […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ronte Lawrence-
June 7, 2026 | Billy Splain
Ronte Lawrence QB/WR/DB East Allegheny 2027 5-11, 140 Twitter/X: @Taedakid4 HUDL below Ronte Lawrence by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Hobbes Omencinski-LB-Burrell
June 7, 2026 | Billy Splain
Hobbes Omencinski LB Burrell Class of 2027 6-1, 208 Jersey #11 3.75 gpa Twitter/X: @hobbesomecinski HUDL below Hobbes Omecinski by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Previews: Ben Spooner-WR/S-McDowell
June 6, 2026 | Cody Brady
Ben Spooner Mcdowell Class Of 2027 WR/S Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’11 185 Twitter/X @bspoon4_ Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game and I have played it my whole life. I have fun playing and even have during the little things like lifting and training. It’s gameday! What are you […]
2026 PFN Player Previews: David Bergstedt-MLB-Belle Vernon
June 6, 2026 | Cody Brady
David Bergstedt Belle vernon Class Of 2027 MLB Jersey #17 HT/WT 5:10 180 76 tackles Other sports Baseball First team all conference Twitter/X @dbergstedt17 Why do you play football? I love hitting people It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Walking out and hitting someone getting my names called Who is your […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Zymir Langerston-LB/RB-West Catholic
June 6, 2026 | Cody Brady
Zymir Langerston West Catholic Prep. Class Of 2028 positions you play LB/RB Jersey #24 6’0 240lbs Top 5 leading tackles on team Twitter/X @ZymirLangerston Coach Says: A returning starter at inside linebacker who was in the top five leading the team in tackles playing on a senior dominated defense. His growth and improvement playing sideline […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Brant Rice-OG/DT-Frazier
June 5, 2026 | Cody Brady
Brant Rice Frazier Class Of 2027 OG/DT Jersey #79 6’0 240lbs Twitter/x @BrantRice71159 Coach Says: Brant is a returning starter on both sides of the ball for us and one of our team leaders. He was a big part of success in the run game last year and we look to run behind him again […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Nick Ponko-WR/DB-Penn-Trafford
June 5, 2026 | Billy Splain
Nick Ponko Wr/ Safety PennTrafford Class of 2027 6’2 190 Jersey #26 4.07 gpa Twitter/X: @NickPonko College offers from Lehigh & Richmond HUDL VIDEO BELOW Nick Ponko by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Matthew Gaul-OT/DT-State College
June 5, 2026 | Cody Brady
Matthew Gaul State College Area High School Class Of 2027 OT/DT Jersey #58 6’2 295 1 sack allowed through 39 games Other sports wrestling 2x 2nd team midd penn offensive line 1x 2nd team midd penn defensive line 1x all-state offensive line Twitter/X @MatthewGaul_ Why do you play football? I play football because i love […]
