2026 PFN Player Preview: Jaylen Delaney-WR/RB-Mount Carmel
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Cody Brady | August 1, 2026
Jaylen Delaney
Mount Carmel
Class Of 2027
WR/RB
Jersey #6
5’10” 180lbs
School record for receptions in a season and game! 2nd in school history to reach 1000 yards rushing + receiving! 1289 yards receiving and 93 receptions in three years!
Other Sports Baseball and basketball
All State Wide Receiver and Defensive Back
Twitter/X: @JaylenDelaney6
Coach Says: Jaylen is a natural athlete. He can played several different positions & is a well rounded athlete. He was selected as an all-state player the past two seasons & is poised for a strong senior year.
Why do you play football?
I play football because i’ve built lasting friendships since i played peewee football and wanted to continue to grow those relationships
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is Steph Curry, he has been consistent throughout his career and changed the game that is played today
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My touchdown reception against Southern Columbia which we ended up
winning 7-6
What was last years season like for you?
It was a learning experience for sure, we didn’t have the season we wanted to but it was one of the most fun seasons i’ve had in my career which is all that matters
What are your goals for this coming season?
Stay healthy all year and enjoy the last memories of my high school football career
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Joey Flail from North Schuylkill
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The game where the Seahawks came back to beat the Packers in The NFC Championship in 2014, The Seahawks are my favorite team and it was a roller coaster of a game to watch
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Hold themselves and other people accountable when not doing the right thing, and leading by example
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
In a town like Mount Carmel, football is more than a tradition, it’s a legacy, and that is something i think the town will always bond over which makes it even more special
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 because he is always there for me and has a great work ethic and provided a great life for me so far
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
7 on 7s and team is my favorite and my least favorite is conditioning
Preseason Two a Days are:
tough and challenging but rewarding
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
my grandparents, they’ve been to everything of mine since i started playing sports when i was like 5 years old
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Hanging out with friends and golfing
What is your favorite play to run?
Counter
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
No it’s a hot dog
Music of choice:
Rap
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Advice my freshman year, it still helps me to this day and i try to pass as much of it down to the younger kids as i can
Best Pizza topping?
Buffalo chicken
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The Bahamas
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
A Mount Carmel game when i was really young
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