2026 PFN Player Profile: Kaden Shaffer-WR/S-Penn Manor
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Cody Brady | May 31, 2026
Kaden Shaffer
Penn Manor
Class Of 2027
WR/S
Jersey #2
6′ 180 lbs
Other sports Lacrosse
LL 1st Team Defensive Athlete
Coach Says: Kaden is a kid who exploded on the scene for us defensively last season. Rangy kid who also possess hard hitting ability. Was 1st Team All LL League Section 1 on defense last year. Kaden plays both Safety and OLB for us, but also has the ability as a TE or outside receiver threat, scoring a TD last season. He does so many things well and we can use him in many scenarios. Very underrated kid in our league coming back from injury.
Why do you play football?
Because I like playing it.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Pregame Locker Room
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Sean O’Malley because hes good.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
I scored a touchdown vs Mountville on B team
What was last years season like for you?
It was pretty good but I got injured week 8.
What are your goals for this coming season?
I want to get at least first team LL League All Star and record around 100 tackles.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Nick Saban
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Penn State
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Eagles
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Eagles vs Chiefs superbowl
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Blue Mountain State because its funny.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Have 3 touchdowns
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad because hes hard working
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Basketball
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
P1 McClaren
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Playing video games
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Beating McCaskey every year.
What scares you the most?
Getting injured
Music of choice:
House Music
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Mcdonalds
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The beach
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Penn State vs Delaware
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