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2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 73 Caedan Wallace

Caedan Wallace anchors the line for what might be the best offensive line under James Franklin

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 [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag] this season.

Today we’re looking at one of the veterans on the offensive line who will anchor possibly one of the best Penn State has had under Franklin. [autotag]Caedan Wallace[/autotag] will bookend the line on the other side of Olumuyiwa Fashanu. Wallace is getting some NFL Draft buzz himself and could become the second person on the offensive line selected in 2024. Here is a snapshot look at Wallace heading into the 2023 football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 50 Alonzo Ford Jr.

This former Old Dominion defensive tackle could fit right in with Penn State’s defensive line in 2023.

Continuing this effort is a look at one of Penn State’s new additions from the transfer portal, [autotag]Alonzo Ford Jr.[/autotag] Ford joined Penn State this year from Old Dominion, where he earned All-Sun Belt honorable mention in 2022. Here is a snapshot look at Alonzo Ford Jr. entering his first season with the Nittany Lions.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 88 Sam Siafa

A snapshot look at one of Penn State’s backup defensive linemen heading into the 2023 season, Sam Siafa.

Next up in this series is a look at one of Penn State’s younger walk-on defensive linemen, [autotag]Sam Siafa[/autotag]. Siafa is another in-state player who chose to come to Penn State over some other options out of high school, and he continues to be a bit of a developmental player heading into the 2023 season. Here is a snapshot look at Sam Siafe entering this upcoming college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 94 Jake Wilson

Former walk-on Jake Wilson provides veteran depth at defensive end for Penn State in 2023.

Continuing this effort is a look at one of Penn State’s veteran walk-on defensive linemen, [autotag]Jake Wilson[/autotag]. Wilson was an in-state player who joined the program over opportunities to play in the Ivy League and for Army. Here is a snapshot look at Wilson entering the 2023 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 9 King Mack

Penn State has great young depth in the making with King Mack at safety in 2023.

Continuing this series is a look at one of Penn State’s newest members of the program in the Class of 2023, safety [autotag]King Mack[/autotag]. Mack joins a solid position group in 2023 and could be a player to watch a little more down the line during his college career. But the addition of Mack helps provide tremendous quality depth at the safety position to rely on moving into the fall. Here is a snapshot look at King Mack entering his true freshman season in 2023.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 8 DaKaari Nelson

Should Penn State fans expect to see freshman DaKaari Nelson on the field in 2023?

Today we take a look at one of the newest additions to the program from the Class of 2023, safety [autotag]DaKaari Nelson[/autotag]. The Alabama native has a bright future ahead of him in the Penn State secondary, but fans may have to wait until after this season before he fits into his role in the defensive backfield. Here is a snapshot look at DaKaari Nelson heading into his true freshman season at Penn State.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 51 Hakeem Beamon

Hakeem Beamon gives Penn State another returning starter on defensive line in 2023.

Next up in this series is a look at one of Penn State’s starting defensive linemen for the 2023 season, redshirt senior [autotag]Hakeem Beamon[/autotag]. The Virginia native looks to be one of the stalwarts on the defensive line this season as Penn State’s defense helps slow down opposing offenses this fall, and he brings a season of starting experience to the table this fall.

Here is a snapshot look at Hakeem Beamon heading into the upcoming season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 92 Smith Vilbert

How much playing time will defensive end Smith Vilbert get in 2023 for Penn State?

Next up in our series is a look at one of Penn State’s veteran backups on the defensive line, Smith Vilbert. Vilbert is entering his redshirt senior season and should be counted on to continue adding depth to the roster at a position Penn State happens to be pretty strong. Here is a snapshot look at Smith Vilbert entering the 2023 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 91 Dvon Ellies

Dvon Ellies will get his chance to shine as a projected starter on Penn State’s defensive line this fall.

Continuing this effort is a look at projected starting defensive tackle [autotag]Dvon Ellies[/autotag]. Ellies is entering his redshirt senior season and is coming off a 2022 in which he started one game and appeared in all 13 games played. Now his role will likely be elevated as he looks to continue bringing pressure in the trenches this season. Here is a snapshot look at Ellies heading into the 2023 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 99 Coziah Izzard

Coziah Izzard may be Penn State’s top backup defensive tackle in 2023.

Next up is a look at one of Penn State’s returning defensive linemen, [autotag]Coziah Izzard[/autotag]. Izzard missed out on spring practices this year due to injury but is expected to return to the mix when fall camp opens for the Nittany Lions in August. Izzard should be a key p[layer for the defensive line this season, even if he is not a starting player. Here is a snapshot look at Izzard heading into the 2023 college football season.