2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York WR/Kent St commit Brendyn Smith
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Billy Splain | July 16, 2025
The Central York program is no stranger to having stellar athletes. The Pribulas brothers, Matthew Parker, Saxton Suchanik, Malachi Ramnath, Juelz Goff to name a few. Add wide receiver Brendy Smith to that list. The incoming senior committed to Kent State in June. Last season he was picked for All-State after hauling in 69 catches for over 1000 yards.
His head coach, Gerry Yonchiuk, says “Brendyn Smith runs tremendous routes and has break away speed. He was timed at 4.41 in the forty at two college camps this summer. He is a threat to go the distance any time the ball is in his hands. He had 69 receptions as a junior and is poised for an even bigger senior season”!
PFN: Why did you choose to commit to Kent St. before your Sr season?
Because it felt like home. I had no doubts that’s where I want to play the next level of football at.
PFN: Who was your biggest influence there. , who recruited you?
My Wide Receiver Coach, Coach Patterson. He was also the one who recruited me.
PFN: What are they getting in player like you?
A very intelligent, fast, hard working, and talented player.
PFN: What was the recruiting process like for you?
Very smooth. Me and Coach Patterson got on the phone one day after practice, and ever since then Kent is where I knew I should be.
PFN: What position were you recruited for?
Wide Receiver
PFN: Do you know what you’d like to study?
Not sure yet
PFN: What role did your parents play in your decision?
A Very supportive role in
PFN: What do you think is the most exciting thing about the program?
The tools that they ensure, that will help me become the best version of myself
PFN: What are you most looking forward to while playing for them?
Being apart of the family
PFN: Tell everyone out there in the football world something they’d never know about you until you told them:
My first year at Central York I played up for the Freshman team at 90 pounds.
PFN: Who is the person who most influenced you in your football career?
Shannon Valenti Jr & My mom
Why do you play football?
Because it keeps my going, I love the battles it brings, the life lessons that it teaches, and most importantly the friendships that come from it.
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Make sure that the player and the College staff never sugarcoat anything, and keep it very transparent.
PFN: What is it you’d like all your high school teammates and fans to know about your decision that you might have a hard time saying in person?
I think that Kent State is the best fit for me personally.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Devonta Smith, I feel that a lot of people have similar thoughts about us. Too small, not strong enough, but that never stopped him; and it won’t stop me.
What are your goals for this coming season?
To lead the State in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Because of the life lessons that it brings the players and the real-world challenges that it teaches.
what is your favorite pregame ritual?
Chill In my locker and listen to some RnB
Music of choice:
Artists such as; Brent Faiyaz, Bryson Tiller, and Drake.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Disney world
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