2026 PFN Player Profile: Giovanni Rothrauff-RB/MLB-Norwin
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Cody Brady | May 29, 2026
Giovanni Rothrauff
Norwin
Class Of 2027
RB/MLB
Jersey #2
5’9” 205lbs
Single season rushing record
1st team all conference
Twitter/X @g_rothrauff
Why do you play football?
I like the competition
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Running out of the tunnel with the people I worked with the whole summer
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is Michael Jordan because he shows that hard work beats talent.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Hempfield game when I had a 67 yard run where I broke three tackles and took it up the sideline for a touchdown.
What was last years season like for you?
Extremely fun with all the seniors.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Get bigger, faster, stronger
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Colsen Gatten
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?
Texas A&M
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Steelers
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My mentor is my dad because he has always been a hard working person by giving a 100% every time. He was in the military so he has an edge on him which makes him want to be the best.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Scored on my own hoop in basket ball
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Audi r8
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Norwin beating Mt. Lebanon.
What is your favorite play to run?
Inside zone
What scares you the most?
Heights
Music of choice:
Drake
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Steak, rice, and broccoli or chicken, rice, and broccoli.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Italy
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