2026 PFN Player Profile: James Dabney-TE-Delaware Valley
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Cody Brady | August 11, 2026
James Dabney
Delaware Valley
Class Of 2027
TE
Jersey #87
6’4”/225
524 receiving yards
Other Sports Basketball, Track
Coaches 1st team all state
Twitter @JamesDabney_87
Coach Says: Super Athletic TE, Has a chance to do some special things this season.
Why do you play football?
I love the sport
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Jake fergouson, I try to play like him.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Running a 9 against jersey shore and scoring 60 yards, it was such a cool feeling.
What was last years season like for you?
It went really well I did way better then i expected I was gonna do.
What are your goals for this coming season?
1st team all state, and 700 receiving yards.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Cayd Sespico
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Any time the cowboys are in the playoffs.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who is a leader, and tries to get you better.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Builds relationships, and creates school spirit.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Play a snap at running back
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My coach is my mentor, he always tries to make me better.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite practice drill is 7 on 7, my least favorite is the W drill.
Preseason Two a Days are:
Hard, but fun
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My brother, he always watches my games.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I love to go on the boat, it’s peaceful.
What is your favorite play to run?
Anything that involves me running a corner
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
No, I think a hot dog should be its own thing.
Music of choice:
Rap
Best Pizza Topping?
Bacon
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Rehoboth beach, DE
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
My cousin in 2016, when he won the state championship
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