NFL News NFL News, Reports and Updates
Abdul Carter: What would Penn State star bring to the NY Giants?
Penn State star Abdul Carter is expected to be the first defensive player off the board in 2025 NFL Draft. The Giants currently hold the No. 3 pick.
Penn State’s cornerback group, a strength last year, is expected to be even better this season.Sophomore Elliot Washington has impressed coaches, potentially becoming a starter alongside A.J. Harris.Returning players like Audavion Collins and Zion Tracy add depth and experience to the cornerback position.
Penn State football returns one of the top cornerback rooms in the Big Ten and beyond.
And it only appears to be trending upwards this spring.
Four experienced corners − all juniors − are back from the group that sparked a defense ranked fourth nationally in interceptions, seventh in total yards and was lauded for its aggressive pass coverage.
Now, one of them is enjoying an offseason like no other.
Elliot Washington has developed from a special teams standout as a true freshman to a top backup last year − to one of the most intriguing players on the team.
Take Penn State’s six graded winter workout sessions under new coordinator Jim Knowles, as evidence. Washington was stunningly named the top cornerback performer each time. He’s now the favorite to start opposite A.J. Harris this season.
“I’ve never seen that before. Never had a guy win every single one,” coach James Franklin said of Washington’s workout accolades.
“I tell my coaches all the time, this isn’t like elementary school or kindergarten or little league, where everybody gets a smiley face and you try to spread the wealth so everybody’s happy. You give it to the guy who’s earned it, and Elliot came to work every single day.
“(He’s) super-explosive, maybe the most explosive guy we have on our team,” Franklin said, continuing. “Maybe the most…
Source link : https://www.ydr.com/story/sports/college/penn-state/football/2025/04/09/elliot-washington-ii-penn-state-football-cornerback/82881345007/
Author :
Publish date : 2025-04-09 09:03:00
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
