Tag: Profile Cards

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 96 Mitchell Groh

Penn State’s punting situation appears to be in good shape in 2023, but where does this former walk-on fit into the picture?

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.

Next up in this series is a look at a preferred walk-on punter, [autotag]Mitchell Groh[/autotag]. Groh will likely be a deep reserve when it comes to punting duty this season, although he could still play a role on special teams in another way. Here is a snapshot look at the deep reserve on special teams heading into the 20234 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 96 Alex Bacchetta

A snapshot look at what to expect from Penn State’s second-year punter Alex Bacchetta in 2023.

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.

Next up is a look at one of Penn State’s top punters on the roster, [autotag]Alex Bacchetta[/autotag]. The former top punting prospect is hoping to create a role this season for the Nittany Lions, and he should be given some opportunities to show off his leg power on special teams. But will he be the main punter on the roster? That remains to be determined. Here is a snapshot look at one of Penn State’s top punting options on the roster heading into the 2023 season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 95 Riley Thompson

This former FAU punter will look to solidify Penn State’s special teams unit in 2023.

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 effort is a look at one of the newest additions to the program this year by way of the transfer portal, punter [autotag]Riley Thompson[/autotag]. Thompson comes to Penn State as an accomplished punter from Florida Atlabntcio and he could be stepping right into a key role with the Nittany Lions this season. Here si a snapshot look at one of Penn State’s top punting options for the 2023 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 99 Gabe Nwosu

A snapshot look at Penn State kicker Gabe Nwosu entering the 2023 college football season.

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.

Next up is a look at another one of Penn State’s kicking options for the 2023 season, redshirt sophomore [autotag]Gabe Nwosu[/autotag]. The academic All-Big Ten player is coming off a redshirt freshman season with eight appearances and looks to continue helping out on special teams this fall. Here is a snapshot profile look at Nwosu heading into the 2023 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 93 Sander Sahaydak

Will Sander Sahaydak be one of the answers for the Penn State kicking game in 2023?

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.

Today is a look at a possible kicking candidate to fill a major need on special teams this season, [autotag]Sander Sahaydak[/autotag]. The redshirt sophomore will be one of the two most likely options Penn State calls on to handle kicking duties this season. Here is a snapshot look at one of Penn State’s top kickers on the roster entering the 2023 season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 91 Alex Felkins

This Ivy League transfer could be the answer to one of Penn State football’s biggest questions faced in 2023.

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.

Next up is a look at the special teams unit and one of the newest members of the program from the transfer portal, kicker Alex Felkins. Felkins comes to the Nittany Lions from the Ivy League and he is expected to step right into handling the main placekicking responsibilities for the team this season. But he could just be one of the kickers used this fall. Here is a snapshot look at Penn State’s new kicker heading into the 2023 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 3 Dante Cephas

After losing its top two receivers to the NFL, Penn State should have a new leading receiver with this former MAC star from the transfer portal.

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 effort is a look at one of the newest additions to the roster by way of the transfer portal, wide receiver [autotag]Dante Cephas[/autotag]. Cephas joins the Nittany Lions from Kent State in the MAC, where he was a highly productive receiver for the Golden Flashes. Cephas comes to Penn State with the expectation of stepping right into a key role in the offense after Penn State loses a pair of its top receivers to the NFL.

Here is a snapshot look at Cephas entering the 2023 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 88 Jerry Cross

Penn State’s top two TEs are solid, but could Jerry cross be the next man up at the position in 2023?

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.

Next up in this series is a look at another young tight end looking to crack into some playing time this fall, [autotag]Jerry Cross[/autotag]. After joining the program in 2022, Cross could be a player to keep a close eye on this fall as Penn State looks to find a third tight end to rely on behind its top two on the roster in 2023.

Here is a snapshot look at Cross heading into the upcoming college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 87 Andrew Rappleyea

Penn State has a veteran combo at TE this season, but the future could be Andrew Rappleyea.

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, freshman tight end [autotag]Andrew Rappleyea[/autotag]. Rappleyea joins a tight end room full of young options waiting to be key cogs in the Penn State offense, but the Nittany Lions have a pair of experienced vets to rely heavily on this fall. Here is a snapshot look at Rappleyea entering his true freshman season with Penn State.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 86 Jason Estrella

A snapshot profile of a rising developmental squad player at Penn State, Jason Estrella.

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 effort is a look at a walk-on wide receiver and special teams player with Pennsylvania roots, [autotag]Jason Estrella[/autotag]. Estrella joined the Penn State program in 2021 and has taken strides as a developmental squad player. Could that lead to any playing time in 2023? Here is a snapshot look at Estrella heading into the new college football season.