The start of a new college football season is quickly approaching, and the hype for the Penn State Nittany Lions continues to build. On top of being a consensus no. 7 team in the preseason polls, Penn State’s roster is being lauded for some of the top talent it possesses.
Penn State landed a number of players on ESPN’s annual list of the top 100 players in college football, which is always an encouraging sign when gearing up for what could be a fun season. The Nittany Lions landed six players on the list of the top 100 players this season, with three on offense and three on defense. How about that for some balance?
Here is a look at each of the six players appearing on ESPN’s top 100 college football players list for the 2023 season, and some quick reactions on their inclusion. You can view the full list from ESPN to see what other players made the list this season.