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2022 PFN Player Profile: Joey Orlando – McDowell

Tagged under: District 10, News, Player Previews

| July 29, 2022


Joey Orlando
McDowell
Class Of 2023
Offensive Tackle and Defensive Line
Jersey #56
HT/WT 6’4”/240lbs
33 tackles 3 sacks 5 TFL
Other sports Baseball
2nd All region defensive line
Twitter @Joey07071


Why do you play football?
I play because I enjoy the challenge and competing along side of my best friends.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
My favorite sports star is Troy Polamolu because he was my favorite player when I was a little kid and inspired me to continue playing.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite plays was my 10th grade year when I had a 70 yard scoop and score against Erie High.

What are your goals for this coming season?
My goal for this upcoming this season is to win the state championship.

What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
I would love to visit the Rose Bowl.

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
My favorite pro team is the Pittsburgh Steelers

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
My favorite game was the Prep game this past year. It was a sold out stadium with people watching from the outside. The atmosphere inside was electric especially with The Mob throwing baby powder in the air.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
I would watch Waterboy everyday if I had to pick one sports movie. It is a creative story and makes me laugh.

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
They usually yell “Go Joey!” from the stands.

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Throwing a game winning touchdown pass in the state championship game.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
The person I want to be like is my dad. He inspired me to play football. He is very hard working and family oriented like I want to be when I am older.

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My biggest fan besides my parents is my sister, Elle. She is interested in everything I do and is very supportive.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
My go to activity is hanging out with my friends.

What is your favorite football memory to date?
My favorite football memory was my first time making an impact play on varsity where I had a pancake block leading to a touchdown on kick return my sophomore year.

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Anywhere with a good chicken parm.

What is your favorite vacation destination?
My favorite vacation destination is Mexico.

Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
The first football game I saw was the Steelers playing the Cardinals when I was 5.

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