2025 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Marian Catholic OL/LB Jah Bushati
Tagged under: District 11, News, Player Previews
Billy Splain | June 7, 2025
Jah Bushati
O-Line, Linebacker, Kicker
Marian Catholic
Class Of 2026
Jersey #51
HT/WT 6’0 185 lbs
112 tackles, 14 tfls, 4 sacks, 1 int, 22-25 PAT
Other sports Wrestling, Track and Field
Allentown Morning Call All Area Honorable Mention Linebacker, Standard Speaker All Area Team, SCFCA Small School All Area, T102 Week 10 Defensive Player of the Game
Twitter @bushati_jah
Coach says: “Jah was a rock solid, team player as a junior who emerged as a playmaking linebacker for us as the season went on. His work ethic sets the bar for his teammates in the weight room and practice field. A high-academic kid, he will have opportunities at the next level. We will be counting on him to be a team leader that pushes his teammates as we take the next step as a program.
Let’s get to know Jah!
Why do you play football?
I play football because it teaches me incredible life skills, discipline, and enjoying being around a group of guys I get to call family.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
I’m looking forward to playing Panther Valley this season, as well as make the playoffs and win a District Championship.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is probably Odell Beckham Jr or Eli Manning because I am a Giants fan and I grew up watching them both.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Last season in week 10 against Nativity it was the 4th quarter and we were leading 21-18 with about 5 minutes left in the game. They drove the ball down the field and got within our 10 yard line, it was 4th and 5 and we sent a blitz and I sacked the quarterback to give us the ball back and chew the clock out and win the game. It was a huge moment and a huge win because that win gave us a playoff berth and was just all around a great moment.
What was last years season like for you?
Last years season was pretty different, it was my first year playing at Marian Catholic because I transferred from Panther Valley, and everything was new, seeing new faces and new coaches, but I was able to fit in right away and bought into what the coaches wanted. We had a great season last year as a team and are looking forward to building off of that this year.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals for this year are to win a district championship, have better stats than I did last season, build a better character with the guys on the team, and to see those guys succeed.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Either Luke Stevenosky from Minersville, or Niko Carestia from Schuylkill Haven
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Nick Saban or Bill Belicheck
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Penn State Whiteout Game
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
New York Giants
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Minneapolis Miracle when Stefon Diggs caught the game winning touchdown against the Saints in the playoffs because the moment all around was just insane.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the Titans because it is one of my favorite movies.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
“Move your a” – Dad
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Get a pick six
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
I wanna be like my dad because he always pushes me to be great, and is a huge inspiration to me.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Ice Hockey or Rugby
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
When I was playing little league baseball and I missed a fly ball and got a black eye.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My older brother because he is just like my dad who wants me to be great and wants to see me succeed in life.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Go to the lake and swim around with friends or go on a boat if we can, and have a fire when it is dark out. The reason why is because it’s a calm thing to do and it is fun spending time with friends.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Either when we beat my old school (Panther Valley) or when we stunned Minersville in overtime.
What is your favorite play to run?
On offense any play that involves me pulling, and on defense when we send a double blitz with the linebackers.
What scares you the most?
The fear of not doing enough.
Music of choice:
Hip Hop
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
When I got a baseball bat for little league because it pretty much sparked my interest in sports.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Buffalo Wild Wings, I get the 10 piece boneless honey bbq, and the all American cheeseburger.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Albania, where my family and I are from.
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
In high school, it was a game when my brother was playing and I was still in middle school, for college it was when Syracuse and Purdue played a few years ago at the Dome and Syracuse won off a crazy touchdown at the end of the game.
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