2026 PFN Player Profile: Daniel Shuey-OL/DE-Annville-Cleona
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Cody Brady | July 26, 2026
Daniel Shuey
Annville Cleona Highschool
Class Of 2027
OL/DE
Jersey #58
6’3”, 220
2025 LL League Section 5 1st team all star Center
Twitter/X @dshuey13
Coach Says: Dan Shuey has really elevated his game in the last two years, which sense as he has only been playing since 8th grade. Dan is a hard-worker on and off the field, and it shows. Looking forward to a great senior season with Dan!
Why do you play football?
I play football because it gives me a great opportunity to socialize with my friends but also compete and get better at something every single day. It feels very rewarding to be able to go into a game on a Friday and feel like I actually get better every week.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
I love the energy from the team right before we walk out and onto the field and it just really gives an adrenaline rush and is a great experience.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports player is Baker Mayfield. I love the way he plays and he always brings the energy and is also a great footballl player.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
I remember I had a 4th down stop against Kutztown to win the game. The energy after that was incredible and we ended up winning the game.
What was last years season like for you?
Last years season was really a big learning experience for me. Since it was my first year starting, my first few games were pretty slow, but I fell I really picked up the pace by the middle of the season. I kept feeding off that energy and our team kept doing really good as we finished 8-2 in the regular season. Unfortunately, we lost in the second round of the district playoffs, and I’ve been spending my offseason preparing to be able to get back to that point and get even further.
What are your goals for this coming season?
I really want the team this year to win the section as well as the district. Some personal goals for me is 1st team all state at defensive end.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
I lined up against a defensive lineman committed to UMass when we played Trinity.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
I would like coach Dan Campbell to call in a play. He is always able to think of something tricky that can throw the defense off.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
I would love to visit Clemson’s Death Valley for one game
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
I like the Clemson Tigers.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
I really liked going to the Penn State Whiteout game in 2024 against Washington. It is truly a surreal experience to fell a stadium get that loud and finish the game with a win.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
I would love to watch the movie Greater. It is a great story about defying the odds and really illustrates that you can do anything that you put your mind to. But, the ending of the story really teaches to not take any opportunities for granted and to really live life to the fullest.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
My parents won’t typical yell at me, but they would likely just be cheering me on.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I would love to get the opportunity to run the ball one play, but considering I play offensive line, that probably won’t happen.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
The person I want to be the most like is my brother. Even though he did not play any highschool sports, he is a very hard worker and I try my best to follow in his footsteps because he is a good person.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
I would love to play lacrosse, but my school does not offer it.
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would drive a 1980’s Ford f250
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I really like to just stay active and work at home. I live on a farm so there is always something that can be done.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
My favorite memory would be when I was a freshman and my team beat Milton Hershey for the first time in school history.
What is your favorite play to run?
I like to run center pulls.
Music of choice:
I like to listen to 80’s music or something like Defrones before a game.
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
I once had 10 eggs and 6 waffles at one time.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
I like to go to Mission BBQ and I will typically just order two meals for myself.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
I like to go in the mountains and just relax.
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