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Penn State football is in the thick of the offseason, but with spring camp around the corner, it is a great time to start looking at the players who seem ready to take that next step in 2025.
When the calendar flipped to March, it marked Penn State’s second week of winter workouts. James Franklin told the media in February that Penn State is cutting back workouts because the 2024 season did not end until January 9.
Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren are NFL-bound, so who steps up in their places? As Penn State aims to be a top national title contender, several new faces will factor into those spots.
Those questions will likely be answered during spring practices and the spring game on April 26, but winter workouts give us a first glimpse at which player might have a leg up come spring ball. On Tuesday, Penn State assistants took to social media to give their top players from each position group after the third day of workouts.
Here is a look at five players standing above the rest from the first three days of winter workouts.
TE Luke Reynolds
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Luke Reynolds (85) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
He is the heir apparent to Tyler Warren and the next great Penn State tight end. That is high praise for a player who just finished his true freshman season, but it is apt for the 5-star recruit and the No. 1 tight end in the 2024 class. Reynolds did not redshirt last season, playing primarily as Warren’s backup. He racked up nine receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown. Reynolds’ most notable play was when he took a fake punt 32 yards to convert a crucial fourth own against Minnesota that kept Penn State alive for the Big Ten Championship game. He has a ton to live up to, but the…
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Author : Nittany Lions Wire
Publish date : 2025-03-05 09:33:00
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