2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cardinal O’Hara’s (DT/LB/G) Kendan Temple-Hudson

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Noah Stomsky | April 22, 2023

Kendan Temple-Hudson
2024
Cardinal O’Hara High School
DT/LB/G
Jersey #73
HT/WT  5’9/230 Lbs
Other Sports: Indoor and Outdoor Track
Twitter: @Kendantemp1e

Head Coach Mike Ewing says “Kendan is a selfless player that leads by example for our team. He never misses a workout or practice and is willing to put others before himself, a great teammate. We are looking forward to watching Kendan put all his training to use in the trenches this year.”

LET’S GET TO KNOW KENDAN

What made you want to play Football?

Growing up in an athletic household football has always been exposed to me. As I was young I developed a love for the game and wanted to play.

Favorite athlete and why?

Devin White because I admire his athleticism, speed, and versatility as a linebacker.

What Play in your career do you remember the most? Explain it:

Getting a tfl in the red zone against Archbishop Carroll during the 4th quarter with a few minutes. I had to work through a double team to stop the archbishop Carroll from scoring a touchdown that would’ve won them the game.

What are you looking forward to this year?

Looking forward to winning the PCL this year and making it to the state playoffs. It’s all going to come down to how much we want it as a team, but I believe we can achieve that.

Was football always your first choice of career? If not football, what?

Football was always my first choice growing up.

Favorite genre of music?

R&B

Favorite Musician

J.Cole

Jerry Rice or Randy Moss?

Jerry Rice

Do you believe everything happens for a reason?

Yes, I genuinely believe that everything happens as part of a preset plan or under the mandates of fate.

Favorite Childhood moment

Game winning free throws in the playoffs

What do you think the meaning of life is?

I believe the essence of life is to develop our own goals and draw significance from our deeds and decisions in the face of an unpredictable and often absurd reality.

What’s the best Season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)

fall

Biggest Fear while playing

missing opportunities

What College or Professional team would you be the most eager to play for?

The University of Texas at Austin

Who has helped you get to where you are today?

My mother has always been with me every step of the way and I thank her for showing me the right path.

Did we Land on the moon?

yes

Outside of Football what do you like doing

I like to workout and train to develop my skills during the offseason. I also draw and design portraits.

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