2026 PFN Player Profile: Alex Medved-OL/DE-Laurel
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Cody Brady | July 11, 2026
Alex Medved
Laurel High School
Class Of 2027
Defensive End / Offensive Line
Jersey #58
6’0 200lbs
11 sacks in 2025 season (School Record) 24 tackles for loss 2025 season
Other sports Baseball Wrestling
All-State Defensive linemen
Twitter/X @alex_medved58
Why do you play football?
I enjoy the competition, and the brotherhood that comes with it.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Opening game kickoff
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
TJ Watt, because the intensity he carries on the field.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
making a diving sack on Claritin’s quarterback in the WPIAL finals.
What was last years season like for you?
Surreal
What are your goals for this coming season?
My main goal is to improve, last year was solid, but I am not satisfied.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Matt Sieg
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Nick Saban (Previous Alabama Coach)
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Penn States 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?
Fort Cherry, because we were doubted by everyone. They were the one seed and we came out and won the game.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Blindside, it is an inspirational movie and in a sense relatable.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
They don’t yell during the games.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I would love to get in the backfield and run the ball.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad, because he never gives up on any task that is in hand.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Porsche 911 Gt3 RS
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I love hanging out with friends, and fishing. It is a way to relax from everything that is going on.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Running out onto the field at Acrisure Stadium
What is your favorite play to run?
Wedge
What scares you the most?
Underperforming
Music of choice:
Country
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
Pens box from mcdonald’s
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Yamato
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Destin Florida
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