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Penn State Football: 2022-2023 transfer portal departures tracker

Let’s take an updated look at the Penn State football transfer portal tracker.

The NCAA’s transfer portal is a game-changer for players and more and more players seem to be taking advantage of the opportunity to explore all of their options. Penn State has been a program that has sent a number of players to other schools by way of the transfer portal, some with more success than others, but the Nittany Lions have also caught on to the importance of tapping talent from the transfer portal to plug some holes on the roster.

Penn State head coach James Franklin has expressed his growing concerns over the way the transfer portal is treated by programs around the country, and how the pressure to focus on just football impacts the whole process. He’s not necessarily wrong on that account, but he may also b a bit frustrated knowing every year his program will lose players through the whole process when he can be focusing his energy on preparing for a bowl game or the early signing period on the recruiting calendar.

Here is a look at each player from Penn State’s roster that has been announced or been reported to be in the NCAA transfer portal.

Penn State cornerback lands out of the transfer portal with another Big Ten school

One Penn State football player in the transfer portal has found a new home with another Big Ten school.

Three months ago, after Penn State’s successful 2022 season came to an end with a Rose Bowl victory, the Nittany Lions saw several players enter the transfer portal. While some remain in it, one player has now found a home and he has done so within the Big Ten.

Cornerback [autotag]Marquis Wilson[/autotag] is heading to Purdue after spending time in the transfer portal, according to Supreme Athlete who represents him.

Entering what will be his final season of eligibility in college football, Wilson has four years of experience from his time in Happy Valley under his belt. In those four years, he has accumulated two interceptions, three forced fumbles, and 55 tackles. Last year was his best year statistically in the tackle category as he provided run support and racked up a career-high of 20.

Wilson found himself as the odd man out in a loaded defensive backroom. After the team replaced starter [autotag]Joey Porter Jr.[/autotag] There was potential for him to see a larger role but then [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] and his staff were able to enter the transfer portal and grab [autotag]Storm Duck[/autotag] away from North Carolina to fill the spot.

Once that move happened plus the emergence of [autotag]Kalen King[/autotag], he was the odd man out and decided to transfer. Now he has a chance to find success on an always gritty Purdue team that has been a program on the rise as of late.

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Penn State CB Marquis Wilson reportedly enters transfer portal

Penn State cornerback enters transfer portal

Penn State’s depth in the secondary could be taking a bit of a hit this offseason. Not only is Penn State losing cornerback [autotag]Joey Porter Jr.[/autotag] and safety [autotag]Ji’Ayir Brown[/autotag] to the NFL this spring, but [autotag]Marquis Wilson[/autotag] could be on his way out the door as well. Wilson has made the decision to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal, according to a report from Lions247 on Monday.

Wilson will have one final year of eligibility to make use of wherever he decides to go next. He has expired his regular eligibility under NCAA rules but does have the extra year granted to all student-athletes impacted by the 2020 COVID-19 season.

By entering his name in the transfer portal, Wilson is free to have contact with any school interested in recruiting him to their program. Wilson can always decide to withdraw his name from the transfer portal should he decide to remain at Penn State. The majority of players entering the transfer portal do end up going elsewhere, although it is certainly not unprecedented to decide to stay.

Penn State defensive lineman Davon Townley did just that. After initially opting to explore the transfer portal possibilities, Townley has reportedly decided to stay with Penn State for the upcoming 2023 season.

Penn State’s outlook at cornerback in 2023 does look to be in decent shape with the return of [autotag]Kalen King[/autotag] and [autotag]Daequan Hardy[/autotag], more consistent play from Johnny Dixon, and continued development of players like [autotag]Cam Miller[/autotag] and the addition of star recruits like [autotag]Lamont Payne[/autotag] and [autotag]Zion Tracy[/autotag]. Penn State has also added former North Carolina cornerback [autotag]Storn Duck[/autotag] from the transfer portal to help solidify the depth for next season.

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Report Card: Grading Penn State’s lopsided win over Maryland

The grades are in for Penn State in the postgame report card following a decisive victory over Maryland

After a 30-0 victory over a regional rival, you would think there are plenty of high marks to award around the Penn State roster. And there are! But the final score and box score shows that the game was fueled by a strong effort by a freshman running back and a dominant defense while other areas of the roster sort of coasted on their wings. Sometimes that is OK though, especially when the rain starts coming into the picture.

Here is a look at the position grades for Penn State following its Week 11 victory over Maryland.

Quarterback

Grade: B-

[autotag]Sean Clifford[/autotag] didn’t exactly do much in the game, outside of becoming the school’s new all-time leading passer, but he also didn’t really have to. All in all, this was an average game at best form the sixth-year senior, and that is OK given the matchup and result.

[autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] got a little more than a quarter of playing time as well, but he also didn’t have to do too much other than get Penn State to the finish line as the rain started coming down. [autotag]Christian Veilleux[/autotag] actually finished the game.

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WATCH: Penn State player drops hammer on SEC logo on Auburn’s field

Video shows Penn State player taking a sledgehammer to SEC logo on Auburn’s field

If you don’t think Penn State players took pride in representing the Big Ten on the road in Week 3, think again. Following their dominant 41-12 victory at Auburn on Saturday, a Penn State player was seen taking a sledgehammer to the SEC logo painted on the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The sequence was captured, briefly, by the Big Ten Network during a postgame interview on the field with head coach [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag], with his back to the SEC logo smashing.

It does look as though Franklin got a quick glance at what one of his players was doing on the field as he continued his postgame interview.

The player performing the hammer smashing appears to be junior safety [autotag]Marquis Wilson[/autotag], but this video clip makes it difficult to confirm that as a fact. Wilson wears the no. 8, which is the number being worn by the Penn State player in the video. The only other player on Penn Stae’s roster who wears the same jersey number is freshman wide receiver [autotag]Tyler Johnson[/autotag].

Penn State handed Auburn one of its worst home losses in school history and Penn State fans were heard taking over the stands in Jordan-Hare Stadium as the second play played out.

Penn State is 3-0 and returning home with a chance to take a 4-0 record back into the Big Ten schedule. Penn State will host Central Michigan in Week 4.

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Best photos of Penn State utility weapon Marquis Wilson

Here are the best photos of Penn State athlete and two-way player Marquis Wilson.

When it comes to a real team player, [autotag]Marquis Wilson[/autotag] appears to fit the bill for Penn State. Wilson started off his time at Penn State focusing on the defensive side of the football, but head coach [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] has worked on getting Wilson a little involved on the offensive side of things since 2021. Wilson’s ability to play both ways was needed for the Nittany Lions in 2021 as the team looked to add a little more depth to the wide receiver position behind the experience of [autotag]Jahan Dotson[/autotag] and the rising stars of [autotag]Parker Washington[/autotag] and [autotag]KeAndre Lambert-Smith[/autotag].

Entering 2022, Wilson could once again fill a role as a utility man for the Nittany Lions and fill whatever spot is asked of him if needed. Here are some of the best photos of Wilson during his time at Penn State going into the 2022 season.

Penn State Snapshot Profile: No. 8 Marquis Wilson

Snapshot profile of Marquis Wilson, a player who can do a little bit of everything for Penn State in 2022.

One of the do-it-all’s on the team, [autotag]Marquis Wilson[/autotag] enters his senior year with the hope he can continue to be a difference-maker.

The corner and utility man for the Penn State Nittany Lions has seen his role grow every year. While his production may not be much on paper, what he does for the team is immeasurable. His work in pass coverage is consistent, the work he does on special teams is important, and he even gets involved in the offense when things get crazy.

[autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] has really capitalized on getting top-end recruits but they aren’t always as flexible with helping out both sides of the ball. Players like Wilson are what make the team complete and are worth rooting for. Without them, the small things wouldn’t get done and Franklin and his team would have more issues on their hands.

Where are they now? Penn State football’s Class of 2019

Here is where every player from Penn State’s Class of 2019 sits today, four years later

The 2022 college football season will mark the fourth year since the Class of 2019 was signed by Penn State. One of the top classes in the Big Ten, coming in at No. 2 in the conference according to 247 Sports, Penn State’s recruiting haul for 2019 was certainly full of potential for big things. And entering 2022, some of those players signed by the Nittany Lions are living the dream while others are looking for some clean starts, and others remain in Happy Valley hoping to end their college careers on a high note.

With so much happening in the offseason, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look back at Penn State’s Class of 2019 to see where everyone is currently stands.

2021 Penn State depth chart projection: Wide receiver

After Jahan Dotson, what does Penn State have to offer at the wide receiver position in 2021? Projecting the depth chart…

It won’t take long to predict who the starting wide receivers will be in 2021 for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Penn State’s top three wide receivers from a year ago are back and figure to lock down the starting roles at the various receiver positions once again in 2021.

Among those leading receivers returning is Jahan Dotson. Dotson was the Big Ten’s leading receiver in 2020 with 884 receiving yards in nine games. Dotson also tied for the Big Ten lead in touchdown receptions (eight) with Purdue’s David Bell. Dotson is still sitting behind a handful of very talented wide receivers around the Big Ten on the national radar, perhaps because he benefitted from his Big Ten-leading stats by playing in more games than most other receivers around the conference. But Dotson is no player you want to overlook.

The 2020 season also saw the rise of Parker Washington as the team’s second-leading receiver. Washington is expected to be the second receiving option once again this fall, with KeAndre Lambert-Smith the most likely candidate to be the third starting receiver on the field for the Nittany Lions.

Finding playmakers has been a goal for the Penn State staff this offseason. Marquis Wilson has been given the opportunity to make some plays on offense, a luxury Penn State has the option of playing with considering the depth in the defensive secondary.

Here’s what the depth chart at wide receiver may look like for the Penn State offense this fall.

Everything James Franklin said after Penn State’s final spring football practices

James Franklin has plenty of reasons to be optimistic about Penn State football in 2021, but notes there is still work to be done.

Penn State put a bow on its 2021 spring football practice schedule on Friday night with a second live practice in Beaver Stadium open to fans. Now, head coach James Franklin and his staff begin the next phase of the offseason schedule as the Nittany Lions begin preparing for the 2021 season opener on the road at Wisconsin.

A year after the pandemic destroyed the entire offseason schedule, things are beginning to get back to some degree of normal, although some offseason plans still require some alterations. But Franklin, his staff and the entire roster know what the goals are for 2021, and the work is already underway to prove the 2020 season was just a bizarre year going against the grain of where Penn State really is as a program.

Here is a roundup of everything James Franklin had to say in his post-practice press conferences the last two weeks.

Quarterback

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