2026 PFN Player Profile: Dimitri Velisaris-RB/Avonworth

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Cody Brady | July 13, 2026

Dimitri velisaris

Avonworth

Class Of 2027

Running back

Jersey #34

5’8” 175

Junior season 1500 rushing yards 24 touchdowns

Other sports Wrestling

First team all conference two times and first team all state

Twitter/X @Dveli_34

Coach Says: Great leader and running back. Led our team in rushing last 2 seasons.

Why do you play football?

I play because the love I have for the sport, and all my brothers

It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? 

The community coming all together, and fighting together with my boys

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

Le’Veon Bell because of his playing style

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:

All of them

What was last years season like for you?

Perfect season, everything I could wish for. I did end up tearing my acl towards the end of the season.

What are your goals for this coming season?

Being better than last season

When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play? 

Jeremiah smith

What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?

Beaver stadium Penn state

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?

Steelers

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?

Remember the titans

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?

Let’s gooooo

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?

2000 yards in one season

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?

My father

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:

Soccer

If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

Any brand new lifted pickup truck

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?

Riding dirt bikes and going fishing with my boys, it’s relaxing for the most part and takes my mind off of things

What is your favorite football memory to date?

Winning and wpial championship with my brother his senior year

What is your favorite play to run?

Power

What scares you the most?

Nobody

Music of choice:

Rap or country

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?

Chipotle

What is your favorite vacation destination?

Greece

Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?

Yes, a Steelers game

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