2026 PFN Player Profile: Maddax Johns-RB/S-West Shamokin
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Cody Brady | July 23, 2026
Maddax Johns
West Shamokin
Class Of 2029
Safety and Running Back
Jersey #5
6ft 190lbs
Other sports Basketball
Coach Says: Maddax projects as a two way starter this season
Great off-season 1200 club lifter
Also, member of WSHS Basketball team
Why do you play football?
Because it something I enjoy to stay out of trouble.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Kickoff
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Juju Smith Shuster he was a hero in Pittsburg when I was growing up and I always adored him.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
First play of my Freshman year just the nerves of playing on varsity was unreal.
What was last years season like for you?
It was eye opening at the varisty level it was just a whole new look for football for me .
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals coming up against is more tackles last year and and help my team more offensively this year.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Best player I’ve lined up against ever is Malik Fox from Northern Cambria I think he had 3 punt return touchdowns in the first have.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Bill Belicheck
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Penn state during the white out game.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
In my eight grade year it was the last game of the season and we scored three touchdowns in the 4th quarter to seal the game.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the Titans it was my favorite movie when I was a kid.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
My mom always just tells my name
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Kick a game winning field goal.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My father he is the hardest working person I know and knows how to do anything I hope to be like him one day.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Shooting a three in my first varsity game and hitting the top of the back board.
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
An El Comino
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Playing video games with Charlie King because he can’t win without me.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
The bus rides to away games during my eight grade year
What is your favorite play to run?
Four verticals
What scares you the most?
Being injured
Music of choice:
Probably some Rod Wave
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
12 soft tacos
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Chipotile
What is your favorite vacation destination?
North Carolina
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Probably when I was alittle kid watching a redskins game with my Mee Maw
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