2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Overbrook RB/CB/RS Josiah Carter

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Anthony Franklin | July 21, 2025

Josiah Carter

Overbrook Panthers

Class of: 2026

Position(s): RB/CB/RS

Jersey #: 2

Height: 5-5 – Weight: 140

Other Sports: Track & Field

Notable Recognitions: 2024-2025 All-Public for Football & Track

 Coach says: Josiah is the fastest player on our team. He is currently one of the fastest sprinters in his class in the state as well. Josiah led the team in touchdowns last season with 15. We are expecting him to continue this trend for the upcoming season. Josiah was a multi-purpose player last year reaching the endzone by rushing, receiving, kick returns & interception returns.

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Let’s Get to Know Josiah

What are your plans after HS? 

To run track in college

Favorite meal? 

Chick Fil-A

Best football moment thus far in high school? 

I caught and returned a pick-6 against Roxborough.

Individual & team goals for 2025? 

I just want to win & ultimately win the division.

Favorite play to run & why? 

Jet sweeps, because I like to get to the outside and that’s where I work best using my agility & speed in the open field.

If you could possess one superpower, what would it be?

Teleport so that I can travel faster.

What schools are you interested in? 

West Virginia, Kutztown, West Chester, & Lincoln University (Pa)

Who is the most influential person(s) in your life & why? 

My mother & grandmother because they both work really hard for me and do so much for me. Anything I ask for I get without hesitation & I’m grateful for them. I could never thank them enough. Also, God because without him I wouldn’t be able to be who I am and do what I can do without HIM.

Outside of football what other hobbies do you enjoy?

I run track

What part of the city do you reside in? 

West Philly

What is something people should know about Overbrook as a school, the coaches, staff & players? 

Brook is not what people make it seem like. It’s a cool school we just need to come together & build something and maybe we could make progress on and off the field. The coaching staff is solid; they spend a lot of time with us trying to prepare us to be in position to win.

If you were given 3 wishes to come true, what would they be?

Become rich, be 6 feet tall & get straight A’s lol.

Cheesesteak or Hoagie? And what store has the best sandwich? 

Cheesesteak at Jim’s Steaks in West Philly.

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