2026 PFN Player Profile: Gene D’Amico-WR/DB-Ridley
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Cody Brady | August 1, 2026
Gene D’Amico
Ridley High School
Class Of 2027
Wide Receiver, Nickel
Jersey #9
5’11 170
Other sports Lacrosse
2x All Conference
Twitter/X @Gene__DAmico
Coach Says: Another two year starter for us at OLB and also will be playing WR for us on the offensive side of the ball. He has a tremendous work ethic and makes others around him better.
Why do you play football?
To create friendships, become a better person, and play the game I love.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
The adrenaline of the first play.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Nick Emmanwori, I love the energy he brings to the game, and he is very versatile and talented.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Scoring my first ever touchdown. My quaterback before the play told me to make a play here, and I took a jet sweep to the house.
What was last years season like for you?
Fun and promising, but not the way I wanted it to end.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Get All Conference, All-Delco, and All State.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Nate Romano.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Sean Mcvay.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Penn State.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Seahawks.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Seahawks winning the super bowl last year. They were doubted all year, and still made it all the way and played amazing defensively.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember The Titans, it teaches me a bunch of life lessons, and is a great movie.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Go make a play.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Making it to the NFL.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My Dad, always been supportive and hard working, and will do anything for me to get where I need.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Lamborghini Aventador
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Going to the beach, I love to relax and sit in the sand.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Scoring 2 touchdowns at Home in front of everyone my Junior Year.
What is your favorite play to run?
I love running jet sweeps.
What scares you the most?
Not making it to the next level!
Music of choice:
I listen to anything, but Country
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
2 philly cheesesteaks, and french fries
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Nifty Fifty’s
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Ocean City New Jersey.
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Seahawks vs Packers NFC Championship Game.
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