2026 PFN Player Profile: Samuel Sweppenhiser-TE/DE/WR/LS-Trinity

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Cody Brady | June 11, 2026

Samuel Sweppenhiser

Trinity High School

Class Of 2027

TE/DE/WR/LS

Jersey #9

6’3 225lbs

Other sports Track and Field

2025-26 Eastern PA Football All-Academic Team 2025 District Football Champion 2024 Conference Football Champion 2023 & 2024 District Football Runner Ups 2026 3rd Place Medalist in Districts for Javelin 2026 7th Place Medalist at Mid Penns for Javelin 2025 5th Place Medalist in Districts for Shot Put All-Conference

Twitter/X @sam_swepp9

Why do you play football?

I play football because of the love for the game. I have always loved football since I was a kid and I started playing when I was in 7th grade playing quarterback, and competing with my friends and being able to travel has always made the game fun.

It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? 

I look forward to running out with my guys onto the field and then seeing my friends and family after the game

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

Tom Brady, because of his underdog story and his journey making it to the NFL and become the greatest quarterback to play the game.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:

My favorite play is when we were playing Greencastle-Antrim for our homecoming game and I got a pick-6 playing defensive end.

What was last years season like for you?

Last years season was a very special season for me and the team because it was the first 3A District Title in Trinity’s football history.

What are your goals for this coming season?

Winning the State Championship

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?

New England Patriots

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?

Remember the Titans

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?

Kick a field goal or extra point

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?

My dad, because he works hard day in and day out and has lots of knowledge about how to prepare for the future to help me be successful.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?

I’m hanging out with friends and family because I love to spend quality time with the people that I love.

What is your favorite football memory to date?

Winning the District Championship

What scares you the most?

Nothing

Music of choice:

Rap

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?

The Glass Lounge

What is your favorite vacation destination?

The Outer Banks

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