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2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 81 Jan Mahlert

A snapshot look at Penn State football’s walk-on from Germany, Jan Mahlert, entering the 2023 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.

Today we take a look at one of Penn State’s international walk-on players, wide receiver and special teams player [autotag]Jan Mahlert[/autotag]. Mahlert joined the Penn State football family from Germany and looks to pad the depth chart a bit this fall at a key position. Here is a snapshot look at Mahlert entering the 2023 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 82 Theo Johnson

Theo Johnson should be Penn State’s top tight end in 2023, and he could play a massive role in PSU’s success.

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 Penn State’s top offensive players to look forward to in 2023, tight end [autotag]Theo Johnson[/autotag]. Johnson has been a contributor to the Penn State offense the past couple of seasons but could be about to see his role step up just a bit more following the departure of Brenton Strange. Johnson could be in for a big season in the Penn State offense. Here is a snapshot look at Johnson entering his 2023 season in Happy Valley.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 83 Jake Spencer

This former Colgate transfer could fill a role on special teams for Penn State 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 a recent transfer addition to the program from Colgate, [autotag]Jake Spencer[/autotag]. The Pennsylvania native took advantage of an opportunity to join the Penn State program after a couple of seasons at Colgate, and he could be used to add to the special teams unit in 2023. Here is a brief snapshot look at Jake Spencer entering the 2023 season for the Nittany Lions.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 4 Malick Meiga

Malick Meiga is one of Penn State’s wide receivers who could step up to a bigger role 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 snapshot look at one of Penn State’s wide receivers to watch in 2023, [autotag]Malick Meiga[/autotag]. Meiga is a player fans have wanted to see take some steps forward as a receiver prospect, and that could still be the case in 2023 as Penn State’s passing game looks to find some new contributors hauling in passes this fall. Here is a snapshot look at Meiga heading into the 2023 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 79 Addison Penn

Penn State added this Duke transfer to add some depth to what may be the best unit on the roster 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 snapshot look at a new transfer player, Addison Penn. The offensive lineman joins the Nittany Lions after three years with the Duke Blue Devils in the ACC, and he could be used primarily to add some quality depth on the offensive line, which may be the best it has ever been under James Franklin this fall. Here is a quick snapshot look at one of Penn State’s newest offensive linemen in 2023.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 78 Golden Israel-Achumba

A snapshot look at one of Penn State’s backup offensive lineman options in 2023, Golden Israel-Achumba.

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 one of Penn State’s backup offensive linemen in 2023, Golden Israel-Achumba. Penn State’s depth at offensive line is a big storyline for the program going into the 2023 season, and having a backup option like Achumba is just a part of the reason why, although he is coming into the new season lacking much playing time to date. Here is a snapshot look at Golden Israel-Achumba heading into the 2023 season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 77 Sal Wormley

Sal Wormley returns to right guard for what may be Penn State’s best OL 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 James Franklin this season.

Next up is a look at one of Penn State’s returning starters on the offensive line, [autotag]Sal Wormley[/autotag]. Wormley helps solidify Penn State’s offensive outlook, which looks to be the most optimistic it has in years. The redshirt senior should help protect sophomore starting quarterback Drew Allar and allow the running game to thrive once again this fall. Here is a snapshot look at Sal Wormley heading into the 2023 season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 75 Matt Detisch

After appearing in one game for Penn State in 2022, Matt Detisch will be another deep reserve for the offensive line 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 a non-scholarship player, offensive lineman [autotag]Matt Detisch[/autotag]. The in-state player chose to walk on at Penn State to play for the Nittnay Lions and he could be lining up to serve as another deep reserve option for what could be the best offensicve line Franklin has ever had in State College. Here is a snapshot look at Detisch heading into the 2023 season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 74 Olumuyiwa Fashanu

What may be Penn State’s best offensive line under James Franklin starts with the return of Olu Fashanu at left tackle.

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 we take a look at perhaps Penn State’s top NFL draft prospect on the roster in 2023, offensive tackle [autotag]Olumuyiwa Fashanu[/autotag]. Fashanu’s decision to come back for another year of college football was a surprising one for NFL draft experts who had Fashanu as a likely first-round draft pick in 2023. That should be great news for Penn State’s offensive line outlook, which looks to be its best under James Franklin heading into the fall. IT starts with the return of Fashanu. Here is a snapshot look at Fashanu heading into the 2023 college football season.

2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 66 Drew Shelton

Penn State’s offensive line is stacked in 2023, and Drew Shelton could be one of the possible starters.

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 potential starter on the offensive line, Drew Shelton. After filling in for the injured Olu Fashanu in the last month of the 2022 season, Shelton could be lining up for a possible starting job on the opposite end of the line this fall for the Nittany Lions. Here is a snapshot look at the young offensive tackle.