2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Greater Johnstown Trojans’ RB/LB-Cordell Porter

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Daniel Reed | July 30, 2025

Cordell Porter
Greater Johnstown Trojans
Class Of: 2027
Position(s): RB/LB
Jersey Number: #2
Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 180lbs
Other Sports: Wrestling
Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter/X: @Cordellporter_2
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COACH SAYS: Cordell is a great running back and linebacker, He has great work ethic and show leadership beyond his years.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the program/school ?
The best part about being a student-athlete is the connections that I make with my teammates and coaches.

Why do you play football ?
I play football because I loved the game since I was a baby and always enjoyed watching and playing the sport.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
2nd grade flag.

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
I’m looking forward playing the very best I can and making plays to help my team.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
The game that had the best atmosphere was a game against Bald Eagle Area, the mountain around the field made it feel surreal.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
I wanna be on defense and make the stop.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Breaking the 5 year losing streak as a team.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Winning the first game in 5 years.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
Rush for 2k yards.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
The bonds I had with those Seniors.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
I want to be most like Le’veon Bell, he was my idol during his time on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
My current favorite sports star is Jamir Gibbs, cause he is good and funny.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
My most favorite play is when I was in Junior High and had a game winning pick-6.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
The best player I played against was McCracken, he went D1 to Army, he played for the Richland Rams.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
I would love to go to Notre Dame’s Stadium.

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
The Pittsburgh Steelers, I supported them since I was a baby.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
My favorite game I watched was Pitt vs Cincinnati in 2023 when I was at the game.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Sandlot, because I loved the movie since I was a baby and the jokes in the movie were funny.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Win states.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Baseball

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Crying on the sideline after breaking my finger cause I couldn’t go back in.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Playing video games with my friends to pass the time.

What would you prefer if you only had one choice: BBQ Wings, BBQ Ribs, or Steak ?
Steak

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, I only have sheetz around where I live and I won’t switch up.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Orlando, Florida

Family BBQ over the weekend, what are you cooking up ?
BBQ Wings

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Count it.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
A major injury during a game or practice.

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Burger King, I love the burgers.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
I’ve been to one NFL game and 1 NBA game.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
The NBA, because of the way the league makes it so the best teams win the championship every season.

If you were to be stranded on an island, what would be three things you had to have with you ?
Water purification device, a weapon and fire starter.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
My favorite game is Rainbow Six Siege.

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pineapple

APPLE or ANDROID and WHY ?
Apple, its super easy to navigate and do what you want.

Favorite School Subject ?
Math

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Lil Uzi Vert

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
An airplane to Japan.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Graduate with a Masters in college.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
North Carolina, because it’s not too hot and has nice cities.

Latest HUDL Video Link:
V. Bellefonte

V. Bald Eagle Area

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