2026 PFN Player Profile: Justin Wheeler-QB/DB-Bishop Guilfoyle

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Cody Brady | June 15, 2026

Justin Wheeler

Bishop Guilfoyle

Class Of 2028

QB and DB

Jersey #2

5”11 185

1,400 passing yards and 800 Rushing Yards

Other sports Basketball

1st team All-state KR/PR and Altoona Mirror Athlete of the Week

Twitter/X @JWheelerftbl

Why do you play football?

With my dad being a football coach I have been around the game since I was little and always loved playing it.

It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? 

I’m looking forward to showing people the work I have been putting in and how much better I have gotten

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

Patrick Mahomes, his grit and determination to win has always inspired me to be better and push myself to the limits.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:

My favorite play comes from the state semifinal game against Belmont Charter where on our first possession of the game I had 50 yard touchdown run.

What was last years season like for you?

Last season was really successful and gave me a lot of confidence in myself.

What are your goals for this coming season?

My goals are to make it back to that state championship game and win it, and be selected as an all-state player

Who is the best player you ever lined up against?

Josiah Collin’s from Westinghouse

When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play? 

Andy Reid

What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?

Arrowhead Stadium

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?

Kansas City Chiefs

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?

Chiefs vs Ravens AFC Championship, this was my favorite because I was at the game and it was very close and it put the chiefs in the SuperBowl

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

Win back to back state titles and 4 consecutive district titles

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?

My dad is my mentor, he has been coaching me and helping me improve my game ever since I was little and I have always looked up to him with his successful football career

What is your favorite football memory to date?

Winning a state championship

Music of choice:

Rap or RnB

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?

Chipotle

What is your favorite vacation destination?

The Beach

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