
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Monessen DT/TE Rodney Johnson – Davis
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Billy Splain | July 21, 2023
Rodney Johnson – Davis
DT/TE
Monessen
Class Of 26
Jersey #8
HT/WT 5’11 237
Offense 10 receptions 4 touchdowns 280 yds Defense 56 solo tackles 10 sacks 2 force fumbles 4 fumble recoveries
Other sports Basketball
Tri County All conference DT
Twitter @ChsHuncho
Coach Brown says “Versatile player that helped us in many different facets of the game. Played D line,linebacker,tight end and split out to play some receiver. Sneaky fast and great hands. Very violent and aggressive on defense. Looks to be a big part of our team the next 3 years”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW RODNEY
Why do you play football?
Bec I love it. When I’m playing football I’m at peace with myself no matter what I’m going through or how I’m feeling. And it brings the best outta me.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
The first play on defense
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Aaron Donald. Bec he proved that it doesn’t matter how small you are. You can be dominant on the defensive line if you put the work in
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
I got a game winning sack
What was last years season like for you?
It was good. But I feel as if I took to many plays off.
What are your goals for this coming season?
20 sacks and anything involving defense for real
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Torrence Taylor
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Ohio state university
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Cleveland browns
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Ohio state vs Alabama. It was highly anticipated
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Above the rim. Shows you that the streets or sports isn’t the only way to make it
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Let’s go rod
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Score a touchdown every way possible
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My father. Because he preserved through every obstacle that I’ve seen him encounter.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Soccer
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I got my shorts pulled down in 7on7
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My uncle. He’s been cheering me on my whole life. Even when I thought I wasn’t good enough.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Work. Because I love money
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Starting my Varsity My Freshman year
What scares you the most?
Failure
Music of choice:
Rap
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
My father sent me a book when he was away for 3 years . It’s my favorite gift because it reminded me he was still here for me even tho he was away
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Anything with a burger
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Florida
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Yes. My first football game
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