2026 PFN Player Profile: Maddax Johns-S/RB-West Shamokin

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Davin Ridall | July 16, 2026

Maddax Johns

West Shamokin

Class of 2029

S/RB

Jersey #8

6’1, 210 lbs

Other Sports: Basketball

Do you play any other sports other than football?

Yes I play basketball as well.

What position are you in basketball?

I am a small forward.

How long have you been playing those sports?

I have been playing basketball since third grade, and I have been playing football since sixth grade.

What got you into playing football?

It was mostly peer pressure from friends of mine who did play.

Have you played ay other type of football other than tackle football?

No, I’ve only ever played tackle football, unless you count backyard football with my siblings but that was more tackle than two hand touch.

Have you played any positions other than the ones you play now?

I played a little bit of cornerback in sixth grade, and last year I played one game of quarterback on JV.

How did you choose the positions that you play now?

These are just the positions that my coaches thought I would be most valuable at.

What has been your favorite moment as a player so far?

My first win on varsity since it was just pure happiness from the whole team.

Is there anything in basketball that you take away and apply to football or vice versa?

How much I watch film, and my attentiveness to my coaches at practice.

What are your favorite sports teams to watch?

I watch most of Penn State’s games so probably Penn State and Ohio State.

Do you have any favorite players?

Definitely Sean Taylor, I really try to model my game after him.

What are your personal goals for this upcoming season?

I want to help my team more offensively then I did last year, and to try to be more of a leader on defense.

What would be your dream college?

The University of Miami.

Is your main plan after high school to try and continue playing football in college?

If I get the opportunity to then yes, but if not I will probably just go straight into work out of high school.

If you weren’t playing football, what would be your dream job?

Probably like owning my own business in construction.

What would be your dream vacation destination?

Hawaii.

What is your favorite restaurant to go eat at, and what do you get there?

Tres Amigos, and I just get three of their beef tacos.

If you could sit down and have lunch with anyone, who would it be and why?

Joe Bartolozzi, I think he is very funny and he has some of the best philosophy that I have ever heard.

Who is your favorite music artist?

Definitely NBA Youngboy.

Have you ever been to any pro sports events?

I have been to a Pirates game and a Penguins game.

What is something not sports related that you want to achieve in your life?

I just want to be able to make all of my friends and family happy.

Do you have any comments on the upcoming season?

I just hope that me and my team can prove all of the naysayers wrong.

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