Going into the 2023 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
Continuing this series is a look at one of Penn State’s newest additions to the program, Class of 2023 tight end [autotag]Joey Schlaffer[/autotag]. One of the top players from Pennsylvania is staying close to home and has a promising future ahead of him in Happy Valley at a position that has served Penn State well over the years. But what kind of role will Schlaffer take on as a true freshman? Here’s a snapshot look at his 2023 profile.