Player Previews

March 2021

2021 Spring PFN Player Profile: Jesse Bloh – Harry S Truman @JesseStaxs @HarrySTrumanHi1

March 3, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Jesse Bloh Class of 2021 Harry S Truman High School G/DT Ht: 6’1 Wt: 345 Twitter: @JesseStaxs Why do you play football? It’s where I can be myself and have fun playing what I love. What has been your best memory from football so far? Winning the SOL championship in 2019. Who is your favorite […]

2021 Spring PFN Player Profile: Markel Morgan – John Bartram @22bam1 @BravesBartram

March 3, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Markel Morgan Class of 2021 John Bartram High School ATH Ht: 5’11 Wt: 170 Twitter: @22bam1 Why do you play football? The reason I started playing football was just for fun. I always loved watching the sport. Now that I actually play football and learned the sport I see it as an opportunity. An opportunity […]

2021 Spring PFN Player Profile: Amier Burdine – Reading @AmierBurdine @GriddersRed

March 2, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Amier Burdine Class of 2023 Reading High School QB/ATH Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other sports: Basketball Twitter: @AmierBurdine Why do you play football? I play football because I grew up on it and fell in love with it. What has been your best memory from football so far? My best memory so far is my […]

2021 Spring PFN Player Profile: Dechaune Jackson – Overbrook/Science Leadership Academy @Dechaunej6ckson @Overbrook_FB

March 2, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Dechaune Jackson Class of 2021 Science Leadership Academy (Co-op with Overbrook) S/CB/WR Ht: 6’1 Wt: 152 Awards: Two-time first-team all-public defense and second-team all-public for baseball. Other sports: Baseball, basketball, and track and field Twitter: @Dechaunej6ckson Why do you play football? I play football because it’s where I can express myself the most I grew […]

2021 Spring PFN Player Profile: Ibrahim Sanogo, Academy Park @youngabe3 @AParkFootball

March 1, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Name: Ibrahim Sanogo School: academy park Height:6’1 Weight:200 Position(s):LB, RB, DE @youngabe3 Potential Major in College: Criminal Justice What made you choose football? I played it since I was 6 and I loved it since then. What’s your favorite football memory? When I scored the game-winning touchdown to win the game. What activities do […]

2021 Spring Player Profile: Hakim Gantz Jr. Olney Charter @hakimgantzjr087

March 1, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Hakim Gantz Jr. Olney Charter Class of 2022 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 256 DE/DT/LB Twitter: @hakimgantzjr087 Why do you play football? The reason I play football is that I live in a city with a lot of crime and I wanna be a motivation for kids my age and show they can do whatever they put […]

2021 Spring PFN Player Profile: Jason Clark – Kensington @jason5clark @KENSINGTON_HS

February 28, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Name: Jason Clark School: Kensington Creative & Performing Arts Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 Position(s): QB Twitter: @jason5clark College Offers: Widener University Potential Major in College: Business What made you choose football?: I fell in love with the game when I was 6 years old What’s your favorite football memory?: Breaking multiple school records last season […]

2021 Spring Player Profile: Daniel Doegan – Pennwood @ddoegan2 @PennwoodAthlet1 @Penn_WoodFB

February 27, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Daniel Doegan Year: 2021 Pennwood High School CB/FS Jersey # 6 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 175 Twitter: @ddoegan2 Why do you play football? I can get everything off my chest on the field. Football is like therapy to me, it really keeps me sane. What has been your best memory from football so far? The Show […]

2021 Spring PFN Player Preview Quadir Dixon Boys Latin @iamquadirdixon @CoachPat71

February 27, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Name: Quadir Dixon School: Boy’s Latin Charter School Of Philadelphia Height: 6’0 Weight:230 Position(s): Defensive End, Left Guard Twitter: @iamquadirdixon Potential Major in College: Athletic Training What made you choose football? The reason why I chose football is to help me become a better man in life and also I’m doing this for my […]

2020 PFN PLAYER PROFILE: DANIEL SHUSTER, CAMP HILL @Dannyshuster42 @camphillfb

October 7, 2020 | Phil Myers

Name: Daniel R. Shuster Position: QB, S Camp Hill 2021 Height: 180 Weight: 6’1” Twitter: @Dannyshuster42 Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): two brothers College Major (if decided): Not at this time Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Basketball Favorite subject in school: Math Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football […]

2020 PFN Player Preview: Taylor Shearer, Mechanicsburg @GoMechanicsburg @popculturepat

October 1, 2020 | Phil Myers

Taylor Shearer Mechanicsburg Area Senior High Class of: 2021 Height: 6’0 Weight: 185 RB/WR/S Twitter: @TaylorShearer3 Your nickname, if you have one you’d like to share: T Siblings: 2 older brothers College Major (if decided): sports exercise science Do you play other sports? If so, please list: baseball Favorite subject in school: history […]

2020 Player Profile: Will Silverman, Central Bucks East @silverw24 @CBEastFootball

September 30, 2020 | Billy Splain

Will Silverman Central Bucks East Wide Receiver Jersey # 15 HT/WT 6’1” 190 lbs 48 rec, 869 rec yards, 1117 all purpose yards, 8 tds Twitter @silverw24 College Offers: Lake Erie 1st Team all SOL, All-Intel, 6A Eastern PA HM, Preseason 2nd team all state. 2 school records: catches in season(48) rec yards in single […]

2020 Player Profile: Messiah Johnson – Liberty @MessiahJohnson2 @CoachTrubyLHS

September 24, 2020 | Ashley Hacker

Messiah Johnson Liberty High School Class of 2021 RT/DE Jersey #61 Other sports: Basketball & Track and field Twitter: @MessiahJohnson2 s://www.hudl.com/video/3/10158530/5db7060cc11a580ca8406c40 _________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you play football? This is the sport I love. I didn’t know it until 7th grade, but that first time putting on a uniform at Northeast Middle School I […]

2020 Player Profile: Rondell Mcneil – Liberty @RondellMcneil11 @CoachTrubyLHS

September 16, 2020 | Ashley Hacker

Rondell Mcneil Liberty High School Class of 2021 WR/TE/LB Jersey #85 Ht: 6’1 Wt: 215 Other sports: Basketball Twitter: @RondellMcneil http://www.hudl.com/profile/10757329 _________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you play football? I just love the game. Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? Definitely, Odell Beckham Jr., He plays my wide receiver position and is […]

2020 PFN Player Profile: Ian Smith, West Middlesex @Iansmith8403 @WMBigRedsFB

September 11, 2020 | Shane Lux

Ian Smith West Middlesex High School Class of 2022 Head Coach – Mark Means Position – RB/LB Height: 5′ 10″ Weight: 220lbs Q&A What made you choose football? Football has always been something I loved. I watched it with my family all the time, and when I moved to a school that had it, […]

2020 Player Profile: George May – Northwest Area @NW_Rangers @coachhazlet

September 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

George May Year: 2021 Northwest Area High School RB/DL Jersey # 15 Ht: 5’6 Wt: 225 2019 Stats: 1,177 yards rushing with 11 touchdowns with 41 tackles and 1.5 sacks Why do you play football? George: Love the game. What has been your best memory from football so far? George: Beating Lackawanna Trail. Who is […]

2020 PFN Player Profile-Nick Garrido, Notre Dame Green Pond .@nickgarrido_15 @NDGP_FOOTBALL

September 11, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Nick GarridoNotre Dame Green Pond20225’8195lbsKicker/Punter Favorite vacation spot? My favorite vacation spot is Chicago, IL How has the pandemic affected training? The pandemic has affected my training because I cannot practice with the team, and less football fields are open. What advice would you give a younger player participating in football? My advice to a […]

2020 Player Profile: Vincent Lear – Mount Union @Vindog341 @RTurnerBigWhite

September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain

Vincent Lear Mount Union Class of: 2021 WR/SS Jersey # 34 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 215 Other sports: Baseball Twitter: @Vindog341 Who is your favorite sports star and why? Vincent: Julian Edelman because of his story and how he got to the league. Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain Vincent: I […]

2020 PFN Player Profiles: Justin Kabay, Butler @Justin_Kabay @GTFBoosters @GTathletics1 @BGTfootball

September 11, 2020 | Brian Hagberg

Justin Kabay 2021 Butler 6’2” 185 lbs Twitter: @Justin_Kabay What made you choose football? I started in 3rd grade to try it out and fell in love. What is your favorite football memory? My favorite memory was going to Cal U for camp and all the 7 on 7s we had last year. What activities […]

2020 Player Profile: Da’Metrius Weatherspoon – Clairton @DametriusWeath1 @Clairtonschool @bears_hc

September 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

De’Metrius Weatherspoon Year: 2021 Clairton High School Jersey # 55 DT/DE/OT Ht: 6’7 Wt: 305 Awards: First-team all-conference defensive tackle and offensive tackle. Other Sports: Basketball and track Twitter: DametriusWeath1 What has been your best memory from football so far? Winning down at Heinz Field and the new team bond throughout camp and the season. […]

2020 Player Profile: Malex Akers – Everett @AkersMalex @DaveLightner3 @EverettWarriors

September 10, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter

Malex Akers Year: 2022 Everett High School QB/S/DB Ht: 6’1 Wt: 160 Twitter: @AkersMalex Why do you play football? Malex: Love of the game, it teaches me so much about life. What has been your best memory from football so far? Malex: Last year as a Sophomore we weren’t very good but we won our […]

2020 Player Profile: Brandon Choi, Bishop Shanahan @BrandonChoi_6 @BSHS_Eagles_FB

September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain

Brandon Choi Bishop Shanahan 2022 LB/RB Jersey # 6 HT/WT 6’2/215 Other sports you play Basketball and Lacrosse Twitter @BrandonChoi_6 All-Chesmont Honorable Mention Football All-Area Honorable Mention Basketball District 1 4A Champion Defense: -108 tackles -15 tackles for loss -4 sacks -3 forced fumbles -3 fumble recoveries Offense: -530 rushing yards -135 receiving yards -6 […]

2020 Player Profile: Rowen Hershey – Avon Grove @Rhershey99 @avon_groveFB

September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain

Rowen Hershey Year: 2021 Avon Grove High School WR/TE/DE/LB Jersey #8 Ht: 6’3 Wt: 200 Awards: Second-team All-Chestmont TE, Second team all-area TE, Other sports: Men’s Volleyball Twitter: @Rhershey99 Why do you play football? Rowen- I love the game and have always loved it. Started playing when I was 7 years old and never fell […]

2020 Player Profile: Nico Flati, West Allegheny @Nico_tico123 @WestASports

September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain

Nico Flati RB OLB West Allegheny 2021 Jersey # 3 HT/WT 5’10” 200 1st Team All Conference OLB,sophomore year second team all conference RB,junior year Twitter @Nico_tico123 Why do you play football? Cause I think it’s fun Who is your favorite sports star and why? Jordan whitehead. Do you have a favorite play you remember […]

2020 Player Profile: Tydre Holland-Alli, Steelton-Highspire @Tydre_alli @AndrewErby @RollersFootball