2026 PFN Player Profile: James Feronti-WR/DB-McDowell
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Cody Brady | June 24, 2026
James Feronti
Mcdowell High School
Class Of 2028
WR/DB
Jersey #38
5’11/170
Other sports Basketball/Track and Field
Twitter/X @james_feronti
Why do you play football?
I play football for self discipline, to become a better man, the competitive battles, and the memories with my teammates.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
All attention is focused on what’s in front of me!
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Kobe Bryant – His unmatched work ethic and desire to win truly inspire me.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My first ever drive in my first varsity game on offense – 25 yard receiving touchdown.
What was last years season like for you?
Lots of highs, and lots of lows. I was not disappointed but absolutely never satisfied.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Have a winning record as a team, make it far in playoffs, and become one of the best receivers in the state of Pa.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Justen Hodge – Wr at Mentor HS with 30+ division 1 offers and now at Miami University of Ohio.
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?
Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Game 7 of the 2016 NBA finals. I was young, but remember it like yesterday.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Coach Carter
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Let’s go James!
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Make a winning play in the Super Bowl or National Championship.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My father – I try my best to follow in his footsteps and use his wisdom to guide me in life.
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?
A comfortable Mercedes G Wagon.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Playing Golf, and pickleball with friends, and also hangout with the family!
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Beating our rivals Cathedral Prep.
What is your favorite play to run?
Either a fade route or a post!
What scares you the most?
Wasted potential, and having regrets at the end of my life.
Music of choice:
Drake always
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
5 popeyes sandwiches and a biscuit!
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Buffalo Wild Wings
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Miami, Florida
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