2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Mount Carmel Area DL/TE Max Karycki
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Billy Splain | July 2, 2025
Max Karycki
DL/TE
Mount Carmel Area
Class Of 2027
Jersey #9
HT/WT 6’1 240
Other sports Track and Field
2x All State
Twitter @maxkarycki12
Coach says: Max is an outstanding football player. He has great explosiveness & strength & can play any position on the defensive line. Offensively man is an outstanding blocker & can play TE or FB. He is poised to have an outstanding junior year.
Let’s get to know Max!
Why do you play football?
I have loved the game and had a passion since I was young.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Walking out to Enter Sandman at a home game at the Silver Bowl.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Paul Posluszny, because he played for Penn State and was a dominant defensive player.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play has to be week 4 of the 2024 season against southern when I made a sack on 4th down and turned the ball over at the end of the game.
What was last years season like for you?
Last years season was more challenging than my freshman year. I was moved to nose guard in week 4 but still had a great year.
What are your goals for this coming season?
To win a district championship.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Coach Darrah
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Beaver Stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Philadelphia Eagles
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
1996 MCA vs Shamokin Coal bucket game. Because of the “RED DEATH” defense.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Make it to the NFL.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My Dad. He taught me everything I know about sports and coached me when I was younger.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Hockey
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
When I was younger I attempted a bunt in little league with two strikes and it went foul.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My PapPap. He was always at all of my sporting events growing up.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Fishing. I grew up fishing and still love to do it till this day.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
During doubles between sessions, having lunch with my teammates and bonding.
What is your favorite play to run?
24 Power
What scares you the most?
Spiders
Music of choice:
90s Metal
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Jersey Mike’s
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Ocean City Maryland
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
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