2026 PFN Player Profile: Nathan Oleksa-TE/LB-Windber
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Cody Brady | July 8, 2026
Nathan Oleksa
Windber area high school
Class Of2027
Linebacker, H back , Tight End
Jersey #20
5ft 10in / 185 lbs
Total tackles(jr) : 52
Academic Excellence, most improved junior
Twitter/X @Nateo411
Why do you play football?
I play football to prepare myself for the future and the challenges I will face . Football shapes me who I am both as a person and who I am mentally, I also play football because my dad coached, and gave me the love for the game, he also inspired me to be great and to strive for greatness and success.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
It’s game day , I am looking forward to running out onto the field knowing my family and friends are watching and the most important part is that I’m playing with my brothers and I know that they would do anything for each other. I also look forward to the first hit or tackle of the game to get pumped up.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is Anthony Edwards who plays in the NBA. He is my favorite sports star because he plays with a hardworking, confident and explosive mentality . Anthony Edwards also never backs down from anything or anyone and also he’s been through lots of adversity and at the end of the day he always comes back stronger and ready for what’s next.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
One of my favorite football plays I remember was against Everett on defense. I filled the hole perfectly and met Jakobi, the running back, right in the hole. I read the play correctly, stayed disciplined, and made a strong hit. That play stands out to me because it showed how important effort, timing, and being focused are in football.
What was last years season like for you?
My last years season was special, The season was my Junior year and it was the first year I started. I learned a ton of things from my coaches and learned to go through adversity. I unfortunately ended my season with a torn acl but that will only make the next season more special.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals for next season is becoming a threat to everyone on the field , and winning not just as a team but as a brotherhood.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Jakobe Harman
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
With the game on the line , I would have to call in Deion sanders, he is a guy who motivates his team and he’s been in situations like this and I think he would be the guy.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
I would love to visit pennstate/beaver stadium for a game
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Steelers, NFL
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Super Bowl LVII chiefs vs Eagles because of how close it was the entire game and how it came down to the final minutes with both teams making big plays back to back and every player was tired and every possession mattered for them. This showed me hard work and dedication.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the titans because they face adversity and they overcome it with leadership and hard work .
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Probably to run faster or hit someone .
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I would love to make a game winning catch for a championship.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My father is my mentor because he is successful and knows a lot about everything.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
I would love to play basketball but I can’t
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
My most embarrassing sports moment would be When I played baseball when I was really young and I got beamed and I cried the rest of the game.
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would drive a ram trx because it is really fast and you can basically go anywhere with it.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like playing video games because it really takes my mind off things going on and it is relaxing.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
My favorite football memory was getting in a varsity football game my sophomore year and getting out into the huddle and my brother and everyone in the huddle encouraged me and cheered me on to help them out .
What is your favorite play to run?
My favorite play to run is a wedge play because we come together to push through the line to gain yards.
What scares you the most?
What scares me the most is losing someone I love .
Music of choice:
Rap music .
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
5 burgers
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
When I need a big meal I could eat raising canes because of the canes sauce.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
My favorite vacation destination would be outer banks.
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
The first football game I remember watching was at Pitt and I remember watching Aaron Donald.
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