2026 PFN Player Preview: Marcus Solomon-MLB-Canton
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Cody Brady | August 1, 2026
Marcus Solomon
Canton Area School district
Class Of 2027
middle linebacker
Jersey #11
6 Foot 215 lbs
79 tackles number one in tackles in the NTL for the regular season All region second team
First team NTL defensive player All region second team
Twitter/X @Marcus18188269
Coach Says: Marcus is a college level player that I have been blessed to coach. He is motivated to have a great senior season and is looking forward to playing football at the college level. He was our leading tackler last year at the linebacker position.
Why do you play football?
I play football because it challenges me to become more disciplined, accountable, and mentally tough.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Hitting people.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
DK Metcalf has always been my favorite football player I fell in love with this game when I was young I’ve always have loved his physicality and size and the grit that he plays with.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play happened my sophomore year when I still played in Miami Florida I got a sack and forced a fumble in the same play in a close game.
What was last years season like for you?
It was a season of growth and developing more not just as a player, but also as a team.
What are your goals for this coming season?
This season i want to make a statement and show what i can do on the field.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
My freshman year my team played against Jeremiah smith i was not a starter yet, but I still got some reps in game.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Mike McDonald
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Definitely Beaver stadium.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Ive been a fan of the Seahawks since i was very young.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
I went out to watch Penn State play USC in the Colosseum in Penn States 2024 season it was a blowout at first but Penn state slowly climbed back and won with a last second field goal.It was special because it was my first Penn state game with my dad and we have been life long fans.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
I would choose The Blind Side because it shows how one person believing in you can completely change your life. It reminds me to stay grateful, work hard, and never take opportunities for granted.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
My parents are both very proud of me and the football player i am and are always cheering and clapping for me.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I would love to play in a national championship. Whether it happens or not, that’s always been a goal of mine.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My father for sure, he has made me into the man i am today i don’t know where i would be without him.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
I would love to play basketball but i have always stuck with football.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Any missed tackle is definitely my least favorite thing to do on a football field.
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would choose a Ford-F150 because it’s reliable and tough.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I love fishing it’s relaxing and what i do to unwind.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Definitely going to watch Penn State play in LA with my dad.
What is your favorite play to run?
I love blitzing and sacking the qb.
What scares you the most?
Im a confident person but probably personal failure in any aspect of my life.
Music of choice:
Worship for sure
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
I can’t think of a time i consume a lot of food everyday.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Probably Texas Roadhouse
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Anywhere in the Florida keys.
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
I don’t remember the exact game but it was definitely a Penn State game.
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