2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pope John Paul II WR/CB Braden Reed
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Billy Splain | June 12, 2023
Braden Reed
WR/CB
Pope John Paul II
Class Of 2025
Jersey #3
HT/WT 5-10. 165
48 receptions 831 yards 7 Tds 23 rushes 152 yards 9 punt returns 96 yards 15 kick returns 341 yards 24 tackles 7 assisted tkls (31 total) 1 TFL 5 Ints 1 pass deflection 1 FF 1 FR
Other sports Basketball, pickle ball, and ping-pong
1st team all-area offense and defense 1st team all-conference offense and defense
Twitter @bradenreed13
Coach Scott Reed says “Braden is an extremely hard worker, he is a 48-minute man, and he is a big part of our offense, defense, and special teams. He has the capability of making an impact on the game with his ability to make big plays.
LET’S GET TO KNOW BRADEN
Why do you play football?
It’s my passion and I have been around the sport since I was a little kid.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is Mike Tyson because he made everyone fear him
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play from this season was an under screen against Upper Merion that I took for a touchdowns
What was last years season like for you?
It was a great learning experience. It was my first full season of varsity football
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goal is to close out big games and win big games
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Abu kamara
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
I would love to visit a Penn State white out
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Philadelphia Eagles
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game I watched was Alabama winning the national championship when Tua got subbed in
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Rocky because it’s the greatest under dog story
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Do better
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I want to play a game at nose guard
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My mentor is my Coach Dakota Clanagan. I have known him since I was in first grade he was my favorite player on my dads high school team. I have been working with Dakota since I was in 7th grade and he has helped me improve not just as a football player but also as a person
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Sumo wrestling
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I used to fall whenever my youth football team would run through the banner
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Uncle Tom is my biggest fan. I can’t remember the last time he wasn’t at one of my games or watching from home. He is always there supporting me.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I play Mario Kart because I always win at it
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning the league championship in 6th grade
What is your favorite play to run?
Jet sweep pass and I throw it
What scares you the most?
Sushi
Music of choice:
Taylor Swift
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Spider man costume because I used to be spider man wherever I went
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Wendy’s and I get a double baconator, a large fry, and a large chocolate frosty
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Wawa
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The beach
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
I don’t remember exactly when but it was a game at Perkiomen Valley
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