2026 PFN Player Proifle: Tanner Wetzel-OL/DL-South Western
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Cody Brady | June 18, 2026
Tanner Wetzel
South Western High School
Class Of 2027
OL/DL
Jersey #67
6.0 – 260
Other sports Wrestling
Twitter/X @tannerwetzel67
Why do you play football?
Because I love the sport and love the team work that is required to be successful as a team. I also love the work it takes to become a great player
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
I love the walk out from our stadium into a packed house, and getting to play the sport I love and have fun.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Tom brady – I got to watch him grow up and win a lot of games and superbowls. And I think it is amazing what he managed to do being under the radar getting recruited to college and drafted to the NFL to becoming one of the best of all time.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My 10th year when we played York High and we were down a couple points with 10 seconds left and it was 4th and 20 and we through a hail marry touchdown pass to win the game.
What was last years season like for you?
I am my own worst enemy-I thought I could have done more for the team.
What are your goals for this coming season?
I would like to be 1st team all conference on both sides of the ball, as well as making it to playoffs again.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
David Czapp
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Curt Cignetti
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Beaver Stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Patriots
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
When Southwest made it to the second round of playoffs 4 yrs ago – made me excited the future.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Greater
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Get the ball!
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Get a touchdown as a lineman
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad because he has taught me everything I know and has been there for me throughout everything.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
None I only like football
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Letting Bryce graham get sacked at our dallastown game
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chevy truck
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I enjoy wood working or hunting/fishing because I love to build things with my hands and be outdoors
What is your favorite football memory to date?
York high game when we came back to win with seconds left.
What is your favorite play to run?
Kick right where I kick the other end
What scares you the most?
Not playing well
Music of choice:
Country or Rock
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
Steamed Crabs
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Buffalo wild wings
What is your favorite vacation destination?
My cabin
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
District championship game with Delone and York Catholic
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