2023 PFN Player Profile : Getting To Know Sun Valley WR Josh Yanonis

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Ted Podberesky | July 27, 2023

Josh Yanonis

Sun Valley Vanguards

Class Of : 2025

Position(s) : WR

Jersey Number : 5

Ht: 6’3    Wt: 165

Notable Recognitions : Sophmore year/ 22 catches, 325 receiving yards, 4 td’s

Words from his receiver coach Ishy Ahmad :  

Josh is everything you’d want in a true wide receiver one. He carries a detailed approach to the game with a high IQ and great awareness/vision. Josh runs every route in the route tree, allowing him to be a Swiss army knife on the inside or outside. On top of his route running ability he is a selfless blocker in the run game. Extremely coachable and is constantly seeking to improve his game. This young man is only scratching the surface of his overall potential.

LET’S GET TO KNOW JOSH 

Why do you play football ?

I’ve played football since I was a little kid, the thrill of playing on a Friday night under the lights is one of the things that playing makes it so special to me

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?

Saquan Barkley is my favorite sports player because I am a big Penn State fan, I also like Johnny Manziel because of his great college career and the energy he brought to the game.

What is your favorite play to run ?

My favorite play is four verticals because my quarterback and I connect on deep passes a lot

What stadium (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?

Any stadium in the NFL that hosts the Super Bowl.

Do you have a favorite game/play you remember the most ?

My favorite game last year was our homecoming game against West Chester East, my favorite play was my first touchdown of the year vs. West Chester Henderson

What was last years season like for you ?

Last years season was an improvement from my freshman year season, setting the stage for the upcoming years

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like ?

My brother is someone I look up to everyday, he played football at a high level and always gives me the best advice

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t ?

I would enjoy playing lacrosse , but I train during the off-season instead

What are your goals for the upcoming season ?

Some of my goals for the season would be to lead the Chestmont in receiving stats and to make an All Chestmont/Delco team

When you are not playing, practicing, or training for sports , what are some of your go to activities and why ?

When I’m not playing football I like to do things such as hanging with friends and playing basketball

What is your go to meal before a game ?

My go to meal before a game is a chicken caesar wrap and fruit from Wawa

What’s your pregame music playlist consist of ?

I listen to a lot of rap but it mainly consists of Kanye West, Travis Scott and Drake

What is your favorite beach to visit during the summer ?

My favorite beach to visit during the summer is either Sea Isle City or Wildwood

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