2026 PFN Player Profile: Andrew Clark-RB/LB-Juniata Valley
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Cody Brady | August 6, 2026
Andrew Clark
Juniata Valley
Class Of 2027
RB/LB
Jersey #2
5’10” 195lbs
1800+ Rush Yds 32 Total TDs
Other Sports Baseball and basketball
All State, All Conference, All Altoona Mirror, Altoona Mirror Athlete of the Week, WTAJ Sportsbeat top 10
Twitter @Clark_andrew2
Coach Says: Andrew is hard working dedicated athlete who leads by example. He is working to build on his success from the past 2 years.
Why do you play football?
I grew up watching my older siblings play it.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Jalen Hurts, because he plays for my favorite team the Eagles and I love the way he keeps his composure and is very consistent and respectful.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
When I carried a group of Claysburg defenders for a first and more in a playoff game to go to the district championship.
What was last years season like for you?
Full of learning opportunities and great relationships.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Improve in every aspect of my game and lead my team to a championship.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Hamilton Gates
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Super LIX because the Eagles dominated the Chiefs and Jalen Hurts played one of the best football games of all time.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone coachable, accountable, responsible, and understanding.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Nothing beats the aura of Friday Night Lights and a football team gives a community something to rally around bringing them closer together.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Play football in college.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
Jalen Hurts, he is kind and respectful but also knows how good he is and doesn’t let criticism shake his confidence.
Preseason Two a Days are:
A good time to bond with your teammates and get a look at your upcoming season.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My siblings and my girlfriend. They go to all my games and make sure I don’t get too big of a head.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Hanging out with loved ones, it gives me a chance to calm down and relax.
What is your favorite play to run?
Outside zone
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
Yes, it’s meat or some type of filling between two pieces of bread ergo it is a sandwich.
Music of choice:
A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Best pizza topping?
Mushrooms
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Sarasota, Florida
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
No, but probably one of my older brothers games.
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