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Penn State snapshot profile: Chop Robinson

Snapshot profile of Penn State’s newest addition to the defensive line, Chop Robinson from Maryland.

Going into the 2022 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.

One of the strengths of Penn State in 2022 could end up being the defensive line. Even with the departures of a pair of NFL draft picks at defensive end, Penn State’s defensive line provides reasons for optimism this fall. Among the reasons is a new addition by way of the transfer portal with [autotag]Chop Robinson[/autotag]. Robinson transferred to Penn State after one season at Maryland, and he could be a name to watch in 2022.

Penn State DT enters transfer portal

Penn State saw a defensive tackle enter the transfer portal as the transfer portal deadline approaches

The final week of April is expected to be a busy one for transfer portal activity. With the deadline for players to notify their current schools of their desire to enter the transfer portal looming and spring football practices wrapping up around the country, there may not be a day that goes by without a flurry of transfer portal headlines. On Monday, one of those headlines came out of State College with news that defensive tackle [autotag]Cole Brevard[/autotag] has placed his name in the transfer portal.

News of the Penn State defensive tackle entering the transfer portal comes just a couple of days after Penn State wrapped spring practices with the Blue-White Game on Saturday. Brevard did play in the game, recording one tackle in the official box score from the modified scrimmage.

Brevard appeared in one game last season, marking his only playing time in his two seasons in Happy Valley. Brevard was a former four-star recruit out of high school from Indiana. Brevard committed to Penn Stae’s Class of 2020 in April of 2019 and enrolled early in 2020.

Brevard’s departure is not too shocking considering the immediate outlook many are projecting for the defensive line in the fall for the 2022 season. [autotag]PJ Mustipher[/autotag] will return as a healthy veteran and freshmen [autotag]Zane Durant[/autotag] and [autotag]Dani Dennis-Sutton[/autotag] are players expected to take on a role on the defensive line. Penn State has also added to the defensive line depth with the addition of Maryland transfer [autotag]Demeioun Robinson[/autotag]. Penn State is also expected to have players like [autotag]Coziah Izzard[/autotag] and [autotag]D’Von Ellies[/autotag] contribute on the defensive line this fall, making for a crowded and deep rotation already.

Brevard redshirted the 2020 season but can make up that year thanks to the NCAA’s granting of a free year of eligibility for all student-athletes impacted by the 2020 pandemic’s wrath on the sports calendar. Brevard will have four years of eligibility at his disposal as a result with whatever new school he may end up transferring to.

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Blue-White Game Report Card: Grading Penn State’s spring football game

The grades are in for Penn State’s performance in the Blue-White Game.

Penn State’s spring game wasn’t exactly lighting up the scoreboard, even in a modified scoring system. And fans wanting to see drastic improvement from the program that has gone .500 over the past two seasons may be left wondering if Penn State is set up for another mediocre season in Happy Valley after watching the Blue-White Game. But Penn State’s final spring practice of the year had some positive developments and some reminders that help is on the way over the summer.

And now the grades are in for Penn State’s performance during the Blue-White Game. Here’s how each position group was graded for the spring game in Beaver Stadium on Saturday.

Quarterback: C

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A recurring theme when it comes to the offensive grades following Penn State’s game is probably chalked up to a simple “Eh, it could have been better.” That was the basic takeaway from the performance of the quarterbacks overall, but any expectation of any passer just lighting up the spring game may have been unreasonable.

We were never likely to see a whole lot out of [autotag]Sean Clifford[/autotag], the sixth-year senior who really has little more to prove at this point. We know pretty much exactly what Clifford is, and if given time to process the field, he can make plays. But he had some overthrown passes at times. He did, however, throw the game’s only touchdown of the game.

The backup competition behind Clifford is the real storyline here, and the future of [autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] is what fans are eager to witness. But a rough spring debut for the true freshman shows there is still work to be done in the big picture. If based solely on one afternoon, [autotag]Christian Veilleux[/autotag] proved he should be the team’s primary backup option heading into the season, although Allar should improve quickly.

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PJ Mustipher finding other ways to lead while continuing rehab

New Penn State defensive cooridnator Manny Diaz is among those impressed with the leadership of rehabbing PJ Mustipher this spring.

Penn State’s defensive line has been a fairly consistent unit over the years, and one where the ability to create playmakers has been demonstrated routinely. A year removed from sending [autotag]Odafe Oweh[/autotag] off to the first round of the NFL draft, the eyes are on [autotag]Arnold Ebiketie[/autotag] to see if he can sneak into the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. Meanwhile, in State College, [autotag]PJ Mustipher[/autotag] is coming back for one more season with Penn State with the hopes of becoming another early-round draft pick. But before that, he needs to continue rehabbing from a knee injury that has placed him on the sidelines this spring.

Despite being inactive on the practice field, Mustipher has been providing the kind of leadership that he will be relied on in his sixth season of eligibility. And it did not take long for Mustipher to show new defensive coordinator [autotag]Manny Diaz[/autotag] why he will be a valuable asset to the defensive line.

“[Mustipher] is not even practicing but, man, you feel his presence every day,” Diaz said to reporters, according to Lions 247. “And he makes sure that he’s on the defensive lineman. He’s on the defense in general.”

Mustipher has been helping to keep his teammates fired up and driving to improve this spring. Among those benefitting from Mustipher’s leadership and encouragement has been newcomer Zane Durant, who has been raising eyebrows this spring after enrolling early with other members of the Class of 2022.

The defensive line looks to be one of the most exciting position groups for Penn State in 2022, and the eventual return of a healthy Mustipher will be a key part of that equation. The early opportunity for Durant to get involved will be helpful, as will the eventual arrivals of [autotag]Dani Dennis-Sutton[/autotag] (five-star addition in the Class of 2022) and Maryland transfer [autotag]Demeioun Robinson[/autotag].

Despite not having any of those three players in the Blue-White Game, the entire defensive line unit will be worth watching in the Penn State spring game. The unit did lose promising Zuriah Fisher for the 2022 season due to a spring injury recently, but eyes will be on [autotag]Adisa Isaac[/autotag] (who is coming off his own injury from last season) and [autotag]Nick Tarburton[/autotag]. The Blue-White Game should also be a good opportunity for other players to get some good playing time, including [autotag]Smith Vilbert[/autotag], [autotag]Rodney McGraw[/autotag], and [autotag]Amin Vanover[/autotag].

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Penn State adds former Maryland DE Demeioun Robinson to fill need

Penn State just added a defensive end out of the transfer portal from a division rival

Penn State cast a line into the transfer waters and landed itself a much-needed defensive end from within the Big Ten East. [autotag]Demeioun Robinson[/autotag] officially announced his commitment to joining the Penn State program with a graphic shared on his Twitter account on Tuesday afternoon.

Robinson, now formerly of Maryland, will be among the likely candidates to attempt to fill the shoes left behind Penn State’s last big defensive end transfer addition, [autotag]Arnold Ebiketie[/autotag]. Like Ebiketie before him, Robinson already comes to Penn State having shown some promise as an important piece in the defensive gameplan moving forward, although Ebikeiete was a more seasoned addition through the transfer portal.

Robinson was a four-star recruit of Maryland in the Class of 2021, and a recruiting target Penn State had their eyes on from early on as well. Robinson entered the transfer portal at the end of March, and Penn State quickly jumped into the mix with a visit in the past week. Clearly, that visit went well.

Robinson is the third addition to the Penn State roster this offseason. Penn State previously added wide receiver [autotag]Mitchell Tinsley[/autotag] from Western Kentucky and offensive lineman [autotag]Hunter Nourzad[/autotag] from Cornell. Robinson will join Penn State in the summer, but he could quickly find himself in the mix to have a vital role on the defensive line.

Heda coach [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] has made note recently on how Penn State is aiming to have more success through the transfer portal. So far this offseason, things have gone pretty well for the Nittany Lions, and there could still be more to come.

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Ex-Maryland player could bring much needed help to Penn State

A former four-star defensive end recruiting target is once again on Penn State’s radar, this time in the transfer portal.

Penn State head coach [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] has noted that the program could make better use of acquiring help through the NCAA transfer portal. This past year alone has seen the Nittany Lions add some help at a couple of key positions, wide receiver and offensive line, with additions through the transfer portal, and Franklin is hoping to find another success story at defensive end. A year after landing [autotag]Arnold Ebiketie[/autotag] from the transfer portal, the search for his replacement could also come from the transfer portal and this one from a division rival.

Last week saw Demeioun Robinson make a scheduled visit from Penn State,  a week after he had officially entered the transfer portal. The former Maryland defensive end was a four-star recruit in Maryland’s Class of 2021, and he committed to the Terrapins in March 2020 as the third-ranked player from the state. Robinson was named the Maryland Football Player of the Year by Gatorade for 2020-21, leading up to his celebrated enrollment at Maryland.

Robinson’s time at Maryland also got off to a solid start, earning midseason true freshman all-American recognition from ESPN in October 2021.

Robinson previously made a visit to Penn State in his recruiting process with an unofficial visit in December 2019. He also attended Penn State’s football camp in the summer of 2019, and he had been extended an offer from the Penn State program in April 2019. Penn State was among the first schools to extend a scholarship offer, joining Michigan and Ohio State in the early days of his recruiting process. So, clearly, Robinson entering the transfer portal was music to Penn State’s ears, and getting him on campus for a visit was essential in the search for more help on the defensive line.

There does not appear to be a timeline for when Robinson will make his decision, but we should be keeping a close eye on this development. Robinson would likely be a player capable of stepping right into a key role on the defensive line for the Nittany Lions under new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. The defensive line does have a couple of spots to fill from last year’s roster, most notably the hold left by Ebiketie.

Ebiketie, who transferred from Temple for the 2021 season, emerged as a leading Big Ten defensive lineman and could potentially be a first-round draft pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Ebiketie is the player who replaced another first-round draft pick from the previous season, [autotag]Odafe Oweh[/autotag]. If Robinson is looking for a school that has a track record of producing high-quality defensive linemen, Penn State could be an ideal landing spot.

Penn State is clearly working the transfer portal pipeline for help on the defensive line. Last week, the Nittany Lions hosted former West Virginia lineman Akheem Mesidor.

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Four-star Maryland DE Demeioun Robinson makes commitment

The Georgia Bulldogs, Maryland Terrapins, and more made the list of top schools for four-star DE Demeioun Robinson, who just committed.

The Georgia Bulldogs made the list of top schools for four-star DE Demeioun Robinson. Robinson is a 2021 outside linebacker/defensive end, who plays high school football at Quince Orchard High School. Robinson is from Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Today, he committed to the Maryland Terrapins:

Robinson selected Maryland from his original top schools list of: UGA, UVA, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, Nebraska, Maryland, Penn State, LSU, Ohio State, Kentucky, and Texas A&M.

Maryland is getting a good one in Robinson, but where will his talented four-star teammate Marcus Bradley go? Bradley has gotten an offer from Georgia, Ohio State, and more.

UGA currently has a few 2021 commits, but has been offering scholarships to many more players in the class of 2021. For now, Kirby Smart is sitting tight and watching film on 2021 recruits, while preparing for the 2020 college football season.

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UGA football among four-star Demeioun Robinson’s top schools

The Georgia Bulldogs have made the list of top schools for four-star Demeioun Robinson. Robinson is a 2021 linebacker/defensive end.

The Georgia Bulldogs have made the list of top schools for four-star OLB Demeioun Robinson. Robinson is a 2021 linebacker/defensive end, who plays high school football at Quince Orchard High School. Robinson is from Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Robinson announced his top schools via Twitter:

Robinson has quite some time to narrow down his top schools, but expect him to begin to seriously contemplate which school would be the best fit for him. Robinson’s top schools include: UGA, UVA, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, Nebraska, Maryland, Penn State, LSU, Ohio State, Kentucky, and Texas A&M.

UGA currently has a pair of 2021 commits, but has been offering scholarships to many more players in the class of 2021. For now, Kirby Smart is working on putting the finishing touches on Georgia’s elite class of 2020.

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