2026 PFN Player Profile: Ben Grabowski-RB/LB-Penn-Trafford
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Cody Brady | July 18, 2026
Ben Grabowski
Penn-Trafford
Class Of 2027
RB/LB
Jersey #8
6’0” 220lbs
2x First team all conference
Twitter/X @grabowski_ben8
Coach Says: Ben will be in his 4th year of varsity football in 2026. He is an impressive athlete with a mix of speed and strength. When he hits, players go backwards. He has been an outstanding ball carrier, sometimes QB and very physical LB. Every coach would love to have him on their team and he’s poised for a big senior season.
Why do you play football?
I play football because of the brotherhood and friendships that comes with it. The adrenaline it gives me on a Friday night and because it is always been apart of my life.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Michael Jordan because he is the goat
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Scoring my first varsity touchdown my freshman year.
What was last years season like for you?
Wasn’t enough overall
What are your goals for this coming season?
Championships
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Watching the high school football team win state when I was in 7th grade
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who pushes you out of your comfort zone to make you better, can be held accountable, and has passion and reason for everything he does
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football brings the community together every Friday. It brings everyone closer together
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
Tasso Whipple because my freshman and sophomore year he played with me and he is a great guy to look up to in every aspect on and off the field
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite is hitting people and my least favorite is conditioning
Preseason Two a Days are:
Fun?
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My gram, she has never missed any game of mine and she is always proud of my no matter what
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Golf because it is the best hobby in the world
What is your favorite play to run?
Inside zone
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
It isn’t a sandwich because it is its own category of a meal
Music of choice:
Rock/metal
Best pizza topping?
Pepperoni
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Cancun
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