2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Shaler Area WR Joe Desabato
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Noah Stomsky | April 26, 2023
Joe Desabato
2024
Shaler Area
WR
Jersey #3
HT/WT 5’9/175 Lbs
Extra Stats: 52 Receptions 821 Yards 11 TDs
Other Sports: Basketball
1st and 2nd team All-Conference
Twitter: @desab0033
“Joey is our top receiver and was also the number 1 receiver in 5A(WPIAL). He was 5th overall with 52 receptions for 821 yards and 11 TDs. Joe also exhibits the same qualities mentioned above about Keegan. He not only excels on the field but his actions in the school are above and beyond the average student with his stellar grades and care for all students of the district.”
Get to know Joe
What made you want to play Football?
Brother play football senior year
Favorite athlete and why?
Ja Morant because he’s super athletic
What Play in your career do you remember the most? Explain it:
One handed touchdown at fox chapel it was 4 down before half with trips to the left side
What are you looking forward to this year?
Playoffs
Was football always your first choice of career? If not football, what?
Yes
If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead who?
Kobe Bryant
What was a defining moment of your career?
Having a good 8th grade football season
To-go to meal at Wawa
Twix and sprite
Favorite genre of music?
Rap or country
Favorite Musician
Don Toliver
Who’s the greatest Athlete ever? Explain:
Lebron because he’s the best basketball to ever play basketball I feel is more involved than any other sport
Jerry Rice or Randy Moss?
Randy Moss
Do you believe everything happens for a reason?
Yes for sure
Favorite Childhood moment
Swimming with my friends in anyone’s pool
What do you think the meaning of life is?
Living for the best possible outcome
Who was the most challenging player to play against, and why?
Ryan Palmeri because he’s was smaller but he knew how to win
What’s the best Season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
Summer
Biggest Fear while playing
Dying
What was the highlight play of your career
One handed catch
What was a play that you look back at and still regret
Go ball against north hills called out of bounds
Favorite Class in school? Why?
Physics
What College or Professional team would you be the most eager to play for?
Steelers
Who has helped you get to where you are today?
Mom, Dad, and brother
Do you hear what the fans say? If yes what is your favorite interaction?
Yes, it’s mostly just height jokes
Should Gym be mandatory
Yes
Did we Land on the moon?
No, that was filmed in Hollywood
What’s the best show? Why?
Outer Banks, because I like the storyline
Outside of Football what do you like doing
Basketball, Golf, Fishing
What was the First Sport Game you went to? Who was it with? Do you remember who won?
Steelers game with my dad and brother and the Steelers lost to the Bucs
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