2026 PFN Player Profile: Mark Carhothers Jr.-RB/S-Shippensburg
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Cody Brady | July 20, 2026
Mark Carothers Jr
Shippensburg Area Senior High School
Class Of 2027
RB, Safety
Jersey #3
5’9 185
1200 Rushing Junior Season
Other sports Track
Mid Penn constellation Player of the week All Conference RB / Safety
Twitter/X @MarkCarothers_3
Why do you play football?
I play football because I love the game
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
I am looking forward to adjusting to the opposing teams play style / speed after the first play
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is Steph Curry because of his passion for basketball.
What was last years season like for you?
Last season went okay. My team went 7-3 making it to the playoffs and I rushed for over 1000 yards
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goal is to get 1st team all conference RB
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Hunter Strohm from Lower Dalphin. he is very fast and physical
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Jim Harbaugh
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
La salle high school stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Golden State warriors is my favorite basketball team
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Michigan v TCU 2023 game was my favorite game because of the explosive plays which made defensive stops more impactful.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
I’m not sure
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
They are usually yelling that I have to be better
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I’d love to edge rush for one play
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
I do not have a mentor
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
I’d love to play tennis because I love racket games
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I’m not sure
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would drive a Mercedes
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I usually swim because I like swimming a lot
What is your favorite play to run?
My favorite play is probably a buck sweep because the guards pull and I can adjust my runs based off them
What scares you the most?
Breaking a bone on the football field
Music of choice:
Rap( Drake)
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
50 chicken nuggets
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Aroogas for the wings
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