2026 PFN Player Profile: Grant Johnson-QB/FS-Gettysburg
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Cody Brady | June 27, 2026
Grant Johnson
Gettysburg Area High School
Class Of 2028
QB/FS
Jersey #15
6’/185
1973 passing yds – 17 passing tds – 228 rushing yds – 5 rushing tds All sophomore season
Other sports Lacrosse
Varsity Captain
Twitter/X @15_GrantJohnson
Why do you play football?
I love to compete and be physical and football is the best way to do that while also being challenged mentally.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Being able to go out there and let the all the hard work show
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Jalen Hurts, he is so mentally tough and never lets the critics get to him. He just works hard and does what he needs to do.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
In youth I had an interception and as I was getting tackled lateraled it to one of my good friends and he took it for a pick six
What was last years season like for you?
It was a good mental challenge and learning experience for me being young, adjusting to the game and settling in.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Winning season, make playoffs, 2500+ passing yds, 25+ passing tds
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Cam Sweeney, he was a freak athlete. Had 5 rushing and 2 passing tds against us last year
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Andy Reid
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Lincoln Financial Field
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Philadelphia Eagles
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Super Bowl 59, Eagles vs Chiefs
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the Titans, it’s about leadership, teamwork, and overcoming challenges together, Not just football
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
My dad is coaching on the sidelines, but my mom usually just cheers. Usually something like “GO GRANTTT”
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Get a kick return td, I could do it. But I don’t think coach would let me on to kick return as a qb
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad, he always helps me through my challenges on and off the field and has always supported me in whatever I want to do
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Hockey, my dad used to play but there is nowhere around Gettysburg to do it
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
My first ever shot in lacrosse dropped out the back of my stick.
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
GMC Sierra 3500 Denali Ultimate
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
In the winter I really enjoy skiing. I also enjoy getting outside and exploring nature
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning the championship 8th grade year
What is your favorite play to run?
Inside zone, I like reading the DE and being able to pull it if they crash down
What scares you the most?
Shots/needles, I don’t know how to explain it I just don’t like them
Music of choice:
Country, Florida Georgia Line to be specific
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
10 pieces of French toast, 5 eggs, and 6 pieces of bacon
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Chick-fil-a
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The beach, I like surfing
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Nope, I went to a Baltimore Ravens game when I was younger. But I don’t remember much
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