2026 PFN Player Preview: Phoenix Johnston-TE/DE-Punxsutawney
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Cody Brady | June 3, 2026
Phoenix Johnston
Punxsutawney area high-school
Class Of 2028
TE, DE
Jersey #0
6’2 / 220
Other sports Basketball
Twitter/X: @Phoenixtj0
Why do you play football?
I love the game and enjoy doing something as a team with all of my friends.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Having a fun time with my friends and getting to hit!
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
I like Isiah Pacheco a lot because of his attitude during a game. He runs aggressive and does everything for his family.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
When I wrapped up the Qb and Rb at the same time and took them both down my freshman season!
What was last years season like for you?
It was a super fun and good season. We were district champs and our team had very good chemistry which was great. We won a lot too which made it even better.
What are your goals for this coming season?
To play to the best of my ability and make sure I do the best I can for my team. I want our whole team to succeed as one and have another winning season. I also just want to have a fun season playing a sport I love.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
The best player I ever lined up against was Hayden heinman on clarion.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Andy Reid
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Arrowhead stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Chiefs NFL
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game I ever watched was the Super Bowl with chiefs and eagles in 2023. It was a super good game with a bunch of great players going head to head
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
I would pick remember the titans. It is a very good movie and in the movie they all go through challenges but come together as one and become successful.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Get him! Get him!
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Get a pick 6
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My Dad. He is a hardworking man and he always wants the best for me. He is a very good guy.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Boxing
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
When i had a guy wrapped up 20 yards behind the line of scrimmage and somehow slipped off.
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
2026 dodge ram 2500
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like hanging out with my friends and family. I think relationships are a big part of life and it’s good to have people to love.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning the d9 championship
What is your favorite play to run?
Any play with a pulling guard.
What scares you the most?
Not being good enough.
Music of choice:
Country
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
It was at Aruba when I had two steaks, calamari, fries, and fish, plus pina coladas to wash it down.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Station 101 in dubois
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Aruba
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
I think it was colts and buccaneers but I can’t remember.
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