2026 PFN Player Profile: Max Persichetti-QB/DB-River Valley
Tagged under: District 6, News, Player Previews
Cody Brady | July 20, 2026
Max Persichetti
River Valley
Class Of 2027
Qb, DB
Jersey #2
6’2/180
Over 1200 TOT yards and 17 TD
Other sports Basketball
Fab 50 and SAFCA Offensive Player of the Year
Twitter/X @PersichettiMax
Why do you play football?
It’s run in my family and I’ve been playing it since I was in 3rd grade. My dad and grandpa were both quarterbacks and made it a sport I love.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Definitely that first offensive series and of course the first pass coach calls.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Kobe Bryant definitely just because of his mindset and how he approaches every single day.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My first varsity passing touchdown as a sophomore. It was a post over the middle in the first game of the season.
What was last years season like for you?
The most fun I’ve had playing football with our new coach. Definitely some tweaks in the offense, but it got me more involved in the run and passing game which definitely showed in the numbers.
What are your goals for this coming season?
When the heritage conference and the district championship.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
I would say James Armstrong in Mike McMahon QB matrix camp I participated in. It obviously wasn’t a football game, but having to compete against guys like him in a bunch of quarterback drills definitely opens up the perspective of guys are gonna have to compete against the next level.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Sean Mcvay
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Beaver Stadium, White out game
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Phoenix Suns
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Penn State vs Ohio State 2016 just electric with the field goal block at the end.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Hustle. Just a great underdog story and it shows what people can do when given an opportunity.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Well I don’t ever really hear them in football games but in basketball my dad usually yells at me to wake up if I have a bad turnover or a slow start.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Make a deep field goal
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
Kobe Bryant to approach everyday as an opportunity to get better and never waste a day.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Hockey
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Rolls Royce
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Right now it’s tennis. I just play it with my friends and it’s really fun
What is your favorite football memory to date?
The Marion Center game when we beat them 35-7 and they were undefeated.
What is your favorite play to run?
4 verts
What scares you the most?
God
Music of choice:
Christian Rap
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
Probably upwards of 2500 calories
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Outback Steakhouse
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Atlantis Bahamas
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