2026 PFN Player Profile: Joe McLaughlin-RB/LB-McDowell

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Cody Brady | June 23, 2026

Joe McLaughlin

McDowell

Class Of 2028

RB/LB

Jersey #16

5’11”/ 190

Other sports Track and baseball

All region Punter

Twitter/X @Joemclaughlin0

Why do you play football?

I play football because its fun keeps me in shape aswell as I am good at it.

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

My favorite sports star is Joe Burrow because he is very good at what he does and he is a very good role model and id love to be like him.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:

Yes when I was in 6th grade we were pinned inside our own 10 and I got the toss and took it 93 yards to score.

What was your toughest game in 2025 season?

Steubenville because I did not play good.

What are your goals for this coming season?

Be better, have more chemistry, and contribute to my team winning games

Who is the best player you ever lined up against?

I have no clue I have lined up against alot of elite players

What does the word “Coach” mean to you?

The word “Coach” to me means someone that guides others to be the best they can. aswell slmeone who supports.

What if your favorite season of the year?

Summer

Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community

Football is good for the community because everyone in the community comes to support for games.

Name a football player you’d love to line up against

Lamar Jackson

Name a football player you’d love to line up with.

Tom Brady

What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?

My favorite practice drill is a ladder for footwork. and my least favorite drill is none I like them all.

What school sport that you do not play in have you supported?

Basketball

If you were to inherit 1 billion dollars what’s the first thing you’d do?

The first thing I would do with 1 billion dollars is retire and buy a new house.

What is your least favorite play to run?

My least favorite play to run is none because I love running every play whether I am blocking, running a route, or getting the handoff.

First thing you do when you leave the locker room or get off the bus after a game?

See my parents.

Music of choice:

Country

Best place in your town to eat after a game? Why?

Chipotle because everything is amazibg there not 1 bad item and it fills me up.

Best Pizza topping?

Cheese

What is your favorite vacation destination?

Florida

If you could attend any sports event for free what would it be?

I would love to attend a NHL playoff game.

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