2026 PFN Player Previews: Ben Spooner-WR/S-McDowell
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Cody Brady | June 6, 2026
Ben Spooner
Mcdowell
Class Of 2027
WR/S
Jersey #5
HT/WT 5’11 185
Twitter/X @bspoon4_
Why do you play football?
I play football because I love the game and I have played it my whole life. I have fun playing and even have during the little things like lifting and training.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Im looking forward to competing with my teamates and going against the other team. I am also looking forward to having fun while Im playing.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Calebs Downs becuase he was a great safety for Ohio State. I am an Ohio State fan so I watched most of the games and he plays the same postion as me. I would watch him play and try to gain something that I could take to make me a better player.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My pass breakup during the scrimmage against North Allegheny because I played good coverage and swatted the ball cleanly.
What was last years season like for you?
Last years season for me was solid but I still have some mistakes I need to fix up on. We went 3-8 so it was rough but we will be back and better this year.
What are your goals for this coming season?
One goal of mine is to have a winning record and make it farther in the playoffs than we did last year. Another goal of mine is for me to have a good season and improve my technique on defense and offense.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
The best player Ive ever lined up against was a receiver my freshman year named Javien Robinson. He is now committed to South Carolina.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Urban Meyer
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Virginia Tech
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Cleveland Browns
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The Browns vs. Cowboys Game in 2020 because it was a high scoring game and the Browns ended up winning the game.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Uncle Drew because I used to play basketball and I am a basketball fan so I have always enjoyed the movie ever since it came out.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Lets go
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Win a superbowl
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My Dad because he is always supporting me and pushing me to be a better person
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?
Chevy Malibu
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Fishing
What is your favorite football memory to date?
My favorite football memory was when I had 4 picks in a single game in middle school
What is your favorite play to run?
Cover 3, Playing deep middle third
What scares you the most?
Music of choice:
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
The most food Ive ever ate was at a restaurant called Texas De Brazil. Me and my family didnt know what we were walking into and they kept bringing food to us.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Steak and Mashed Potatoes
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Florida
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