2x ALL-PRO QB JOHN AMON, BACK UNDER CENTER FOR 2026

The Erie Express are pleased to announce the return of All-Pro ATH-John Amon (Allegheny College) for the 2026 season. John begins his third season with the Express and returns as our starting quarterback.

Last season was another amazing one for John. John was named PAFL All-Pro for the 2025 season. This was John's second time earning All-Pro accolades in his career. In addition to this award, John was nominated to, and played in, the 2025 PAFL All-Star Game at Kent State University.

John also served as one of our team captains for the 2025 season and did an amazing job there as well.

For the year John accounted for 1,137 total yards of offense and 17 TDS. Passing, John was 66/134 for 988 yards and 14 TDs. John added another 145 yards on the ground with 3 TD's and a pair of 2pt conversions. John hauled in 1 reception for 4 yards and recorded a tackle as well.

John finished the PAFL season ranked 3rd in total offense (745yds), 5th in offense per game (106.4), 3rd in passing yds (648), 3rd in passing TD's and 3rd in passing yards per game (92.6).

In his first season with the Express (2024), John was named Erie Express Co-Offensive Player of the Year. John was also named Erie Express Offensive Rookie of the year. In addition to these team awards, John was also named TPFL All-Pro in his rookie season.

John was signed as an All-Purpose Athlete for the 2024 season but took most of the snaps at quarterback. John did an amazing job for us and played a major role in our TPFL Championship game appearance. We finished the season 11-2 and received an invite to the I-75 Pro Advancement Bowl.

We also accepted the invite on January 18th to compete for a National Championship against the defending National Champion; Indy Bison in the USA Bowl in Daytona, FL. (0-41 Loss) John played a major role in those team accolades as well!

John is a graduate of General McLane HS where he was a standout athlete for the Lancers competing in football, basketball and track.

John finished his senior year ranked third in the state for rushing yards by a QB with 1459 and 16 TD's. John's senior year consisted of 2,129 All Purpose yards (1459 rushing, 670 passing) and 23 TD's. For his efforts John was named First Team All Region as a QB and SS for the second time as well as being named First Team All-District as an Athlete. John finished his high school career as a four year letter winner and still holds the schools record for longest run at 96 yards.

Amon played at the college level for Edinboro University and Allegheny College.

"John has been a leader for us since day one. He is always at practice, has a great team first attitude. John can play multiple positions at a very high level. We need consistency at the quarterback position and John has brought that with him. He has progressed over the past two seasons and we feel this year will be a breakout season for him. We are blessed to have him back and look forward to a great season from him in 2026"-Director of Operations Paul Pennington.

Welcome aboard the PAINTRAIN John! GO EXPRESS!