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2022 Penn State football: Nittany Lions’ tight ends preview

Overview of what Penn State has to offer at tight end going into the 2022 season.

The passing game has really allowed for Penn State to showcase it’s receiving talent. In recent memory we have seen [autotag]Pat Freiermuth[/autotag] and [autotag]Mike Gesicki[/autotag] who have turned State College success into NFL success.

The talent in the tight end room this year has some NFL-level talent in it as well. Players like [autotag]Theo Johnson[/autotag] and [autotag]Brenton Strange[/autotag] are already getting media attention being named to the John Mackey Award watchlist. Both men are expected to bring big time blocking and receiving to the Penn State offense with their own unique skillsets.

The room itself has a nice mix of young and old players in it. Coach James Franklin has shown an affinity to give the NFL talent at all positions and because of that he is now aware he has to have deep rosters at skill positions.

2021 Penn State depth chart projection: Tight end

Penn State has two high-quality options at tight end in 2021 to replace Pat Freiermuth. Projecting the depth chart at TE

Penn State has had a pretty good run of tight ends over the years. With Pat Freirmuth off to the NFL this season, there is a starting job left to be won in Penn State’s fall camp heading into the 2021 season.

Penn State’s depth at the tight end position may not be the deepest, but the position looks to be in pretty stable condition with Brenton Strange and Theo Johnson at the top of the depth chart. Both got playing time last season as freshmen, especially after Freiermuth was sidelined in the back half of the season due to injury.

Here’s what Penn State’s depth chart at the tight end position appears to look like for the upcoming 2021 season.