2026 PFN Player Profile: Rocco Thompson-RB/LB-Elizabeth Forward
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Cody Brady | June 14, 2026
Rocco Thompson
Elizabeth Forward
Class Of 2029
running back and linebacker
Jersey #6
6’0 198
94 total tackles 12 touchdowns and 500 yards on 56 carries
Other sports wrestling and track
all conference running back
Twitter/X @Roccot122
Coach Says: Rocco started on both sides of the ball for us last year as a freshman. He is a big kid with a lot of speed and is very strong. We are very excited to see what he will do this season.
Why do you play football?
i play football because i am in love with the sport
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
i’m looking forward to kickoff to set the tone
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
my favorite sports star is saquon barkley because of his mentality
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
my favorite play is when i got put at quarterback and ran the ball in against southmoreland our rivals
What was last years season like for you?
it was a learning experience and definitely helped me build a lot and get ready for this year
What are your goals for this coming season?
have 1,000 yards rushing and 20 tds and 100+ tackles
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
probably aayden wright from south fayette
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
mike tomlin
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
penn state
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
my game against southmoreland
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?
My mom cheering for me scoring or making a good play
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Go to nfl
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad he is hard on me and wants me to be the best i can be
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Probably basketball
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Losing a wrestling match that i was winning
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Kia k5
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
probably going to eat with my friends
What is your favorite football memory to date?
When we beat southmoreland for the conference
What is your favorite play to run?
Rhino
What scares you the most?
Underperforming
Music of choice:
Rap
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
like 1,500 calories
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Chipotle
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Florida
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