2026 PFN Player Profile: Ben Chiarizio-OT-Franklin Regional
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Cody Brady | May 29, 2026
Ben Chiarizio
Franklin Regional
Class Of 2027
OT, C
Jersey #74
6’2. 260
Stats:
lots of pancakes
Other sports Used to play baseball and basketball
Lineman of the Year for my team. 3 year letterman
Twitter/X @Chiarizio_ben
Coach Says: Three Year Starter at LT, 3.8 GPA. Versatile Player who projects to Guard or Center at the next level. 6’2 260
Why do you play football?
For the brotherhood and bonds you create. Fun also and love the game.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Hitting someone
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Jason Kelce – Great guy on and off the field. Plays my position and his story of football is interesting.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
North Hills playoff game sophmore year. 30 year pop pass touchdown to go up late in the game.
What was last years season like for you?
It was rough. Battling through a losing season is tough but I still showed up every day to continue working. I had alot of improvement that I made and took steps in the right direction.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Win our section and then make a run in playoffs. First team all conference and make a run for lineman of the year again.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Ziggy Moore
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Nick Saban
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Ann Harbor. Michigan
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
2009 Super Bowl – Cardinals and Steelers
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Greater – Brandon Burlsworth. Great story and it is based off a true story that is inspirational.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
“STAY LOW”
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Catch a touchdown pass
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My mom. She is the strongest person I know and knows how to push through adversity like no one. Very hard work driven and instilled very good values in me
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Surfing
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
missing fly balls in baseball
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
alfa romeo
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
legos, allows me to understand the idea of patience and focus putting together little pieces
What is your favorite football memory to date?
2024 Round one playoff win against North Hills
What is your favorite play to run?
Counter to the right
What scares you the most?
Music of choice:
Rap
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
Thanksgiving Dinner
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Mission BBQ
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Outer Banks
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
2016 Steelers Game
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