2026 PFN Player Profile: Kobe Carthen-WR/CB-Huntingdon
Tagged under: District 6, News, Player Previews
Cody Brady | June 16, 2026
Kobe Carthen
Huntingdon Area High School
Class Of 2027
WR, CB
Jersey #7
6-1 150lbs
Last season Kobe had 7 catches for 130 yards and 3 TD’s. Defensively, he recorded 44 tackles (19 solo), 1 Caused Fumble, 4 interceptions and 8 pass break-ups. Kobe also shined on special teams averaging 24.7 yard per kickoff return and 13.4 per punt return.
Other sports Basketball and Track
1st Team LHAC and 1st Team All State as a CB
Why do you play football?
The thrill and excitement it can bring
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Being part of the reason we won
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Kobe Bryant. I loved the heart and dedication he gave to the sport that he loved so much
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My 72-yard interception return for a TD against Central . I have dreamt for that moment every game since my Pee Wee football years.
What was last years season like for you?
A big step towards my and the teams future
What are your goals for this coming season?
To be an all-state CB for the 2nd consecutive year and to break our school’s inception record.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Arnold Mugerwa from Richland
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Sean Payton
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Cowboys Stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Dallas Cowboys
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Winning a close game against Clearfield this past season.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the Titans
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Kobe Time
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
To get a game winning interception return for a touchdown.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad, as he played lots of sports when he was in high school. He knows a lot and he teaches me different things in different sports.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Volleyball. Huntingdon does not have a boy’s team
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Freshman year I dropped a wide-open slant on the goal line missing my only chance to get a touchdown that season.
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
1969 Dodge Charger
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like to game and play golf
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Beating Tryone last year in the D6 playoffs.
What is your favorite play to run?
Post Pass
What scares you the most?
Getting a career ending injury
Music of choice:
Rap
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
5-Guys for the double cheeseburgers
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Maryland
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