Freshmen who will play in 2025

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There are 16 true freshmen getting a dynamic, official introduction to Penn State football this spring.

This group − more than half of Penn State’s most recently completed recruiting class − enrolled early in January and are experiencing their first practice sessions in college. Each is getting a head-start on finding a role on the 2025 team that’s expected to be ranked in the top five to start the season.

No matter the Nittany Lions’ national standing, they expect to rely on true freshmen contributions, possibly even a couple of big ones, because they almost always do.

The re-vamped wide receiver room, which has come under heavy criticism the past few years, is a good place to start.

Of course, these 15 spring practices leading to the Blue-White Game on April 26 in Beaver Stadium, are still only a beginning for this class. The other 11 true freshmen will begin showing up next month and could still push for playing time this fall.

Here are the rookies most likely to help Penn State’s national championship drive right away:

Penn State football: Wide receivers Matt Outten, Koby Howard, Lyrick Samuel

Three freshmen wideouts are making a splash through initial spring workouts.

Two of them certainly look the part, physically, to play right away. Matt Outen (6-foot-1, 215 pounds) and Koby Howard (5-11, 197) already are built to succeed in the Big Ten, if their skills allow.

The super-lean, lanky Lyrick Samuel (6-4, 187) also has reportedly made some contested, highlight catches early in spring workouts.

Coach James Franklin praised them during a media session last week in State College.

“When we…

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Publish date : 2025-04-08 09:00:00

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