La Salle College’s Joey O’Brien named Gatorade Player of the Year, National High School All-American

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December 31st, 2025 | By Ryan Genova

Joey O’Brien, a senior at La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor/Glenside, was recently named to the 2025 National High School All-American Team as announced by the Maxwell Football Club. The honor recognizes the top high school football players in the country for their exceptional performance, leadership, and impact on the game.

O’Brien was also named the 2025 Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year and the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Player of the Year. He earned Philadelphia Catholic League First Team honors on both offense and defense and was named the conference player of the year in 2025.

O’Brien capped off his high school football career by helping lead La Salle College High School to a 2025 PIAA 6A State Championship. The offensive and defensive star will head to Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, to play for the Fighting Irish’s football team.

During his senior season, O’Brien totaled 85 catches for 1,250 yards and 18 touchdowns on offense while adding 49 tackles, four interceptions, 12 passes defended, a sack and a fumble recovery on defense.

O’Brien has maintained a 3.74 GPA in the classroom. His Gatorade Player of the Year press release is below:

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Photo: La Salle College High School