2026 PFN Player Profile: Trace Furman-RB/S/KR-Montgomery
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Cody Brady | June 13, 2026
Trace Furman
Montgomery
Class Of 2027
Running Back, Safety, Kick and Punt Returner
Jersey #1
5’9/175
200+ tackles in last 2 years 1000 rushing yards in 2025
Other sports Baseball and Wrestling
All-state selections Northern Tier League Player of the year
Twitter/X @tracefurman1
Why do you play football?
I love to compete with my friends at my side.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Opening kickoff. Hearing the crowd get into the game right before we start.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
I loved watching Luke Kuechly play because he always hustled and made good reads.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Scoring a touchdown against our rivals on a reverse. We had set the play up the whole game, and it hit in the 4th quarter for a long touchdown.
What was last years season like for you?
I was able to take a leadership position on both sides of the ball and let everyone see what I was capable of.
What are your goals for this coming season?
District champions 1000 rushing yards 100 tackles
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Austin Johnson. He was a senior my sophomore and rushed for like 3000 yards that season.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
My head coach. I know he’s got our backs.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
The big house in Ann Arbor because I’m a big Michigan fan.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
The Pittsburgh Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Watching Hassan Haskins score 5 touchdowns and beat Ohio State in Ann Arbor is a game I will never forget. It was the first time Michigan had beaten them in forever and it’s a core memory.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the titans. The message is great and the music is good too.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
I always get a “come on Trace” when I get the ball.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Throw a touchdown pass.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
It’s my dad. He works extremely hard for us and is a great role model for me everyday.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Soccer because it is at the same time as football season.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I lost a front tooth in a soccer game.
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would drive the ford fusion I have now because I am used to it.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like to go on hikes because it clears my mind and removes me from the world.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Beating Muncy this year at their field.
What is your favorite play to run?
21 sweep
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
Bundle box from McDonald
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
I enjoy Perkins breakfast
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Outer banks NC
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