2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Upper Dauphin Trojans OL/DL-Karson Engle

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Daniel Reed | August 3, 2025

Karson Engle
Upper Dauphin Trojans
Class Of: 2027
Position(s): OL/DL
Jersey Number: #65
Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 295lbs
Other Sports: Baseball
Notable Awards/Recognitions: First Team All-League Tackle
Offer Sheet: Lehigh and Dartmouth
Twitter/X: @KarsonEngle
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COACH SAYS: Karson is a young man with great size and his dedication to the weight room is impeccable.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the program/school ?
The best part of being a student-athlete for UDA is rallying all my classmates to go to our football game that week.

Why do you play football ?
I play football because of the physicality of the sport. There is no other sport where you can physically best your opponent.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
My first year was 8th grade, multiple of my friends wanted me to play and I have ever since.

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
I look forward to the competition from the opposing teams defensive end on game day.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Last years game against Camp Hill was the best overall atmosphere. It was their homecoming and it was a great back and forth game. We ended out on top with a 4th quarter comeback.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
If the game is on the line, I want to be on the offense. I prefer our team having the ball in our hands and for us to pick the play we want.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
My biggest achievement has been getting two D1 offers over the summer after being dedicated every day to getting better.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Beating Camp Hill in a back and forth game.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
My goals for the 2025 season are to win Districts and to become an all-state offensive lineman.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
I am going to miss the friendships formed from the class of 2025. A lot of those guys are the reason I am who I am today.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
My mentor is my dad, every day he is always trying to better me and make me the best player I can be.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
My favorite sports star is Trent Williams. The highlights he produces at Left Tackle are insane week in and week out.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
My favorite play was a TE screen against Susquenita, I pulled and flattened their corner during the play.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
The best player I have lined up against is …

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
I would love to visit Soldier Field in Chicago because I grew up a Bears fan and never watched a home game before.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
My favorite game I’ve watched was the Notre Dame vs Penn State game last year. The history behind both teams and the overall game was pretty incredible to watch.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Rudy, because of the underdog story the movie shows. Anyone can accomplish what they want if they put in the hard work.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Get at least one carry as a running back.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
I would love to play a Rugby game to see how it compares to football.

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
The most embarrassing sports moment is our running back last year running into me when I was blocking downfield.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
My go to activity would be any sort of fishing. It is a relaxing, yet exciting way to spend your free time. Even
better when you are with friends.

What would you prefer if you only had one choice: BBQ Wings, BBQ Ribs, or Steak ?
I would prefer steak, because it is the least messy and tastes better than the other two.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
I would say Sheetz, because I really haven’t been to the other two a lot in my life.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Myrtle Beach

Family BBQ over the weekend, what are you cooking up ?
I am cooking up burgers and hot dogs. Simple items, but taste great.

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
The first thing I would do would be to put the money in the bank and save it for college.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
I have a fear of heights. I don’t really like being places high up.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NCAAF is the best league, because the atmospheres at all the games are unmatched.

If you were to be stranded on an island, what would be three things you had to have with you ?
I would have to have a fishing rod, a knife, and flint to create a fire.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
My favorite video game would be NCAA 25. My cousin and I used to play it almost everyday against each other.

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pepperoni

APPLE or ANDROID and WHY ?
Apple, because my whole family has Apple and it was just easier to have what they had.

Favorite School Subject ?
Math

Favorite Band/Musician ?
AC/DC

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
I would drive down to Myrtle Beach with my dad. It is a long, exhausting drive, but the conversations and laughs
that happen on the way are amazing.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
I would like to become Valedictorian when I graduate high school.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
The best place to live would be in a small rural town like I do now. Not much chaos going on and everyone supports each other in our community.

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