Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
Defensive end Jordan Mayer began his career at Wisconsin, where he redshirted before transferring to Penn State. In his first season as a Nittany Lion, Mayer carved out a niche on special teams, appearing in 15 of 16 games last season. He also appeared on defense in garbage time, recording 1.5 sacks. Here’s a look at Mayer heading into the 2025 season.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
Height: 6-4
Weight: 233 lb
Class in 2025: Redshirt sophomore
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2022: Consensus 3-star recruit, No. 84 edge rusher per 247Sports
Mayer wasn’t offered by the in-state Nittany Lions out of high school, instead earning interest from teams like Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Rutgers and Wisconsin, where he committed initially.
Career Stats
GamesTacklesTackles for lossSacksForced fumbles20241521.51.50
Depth Chart Overview
Mayer saw time in a rotational role last season while also contributing on special teams, which will likely continue into 2025.
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Publish date : 2025-05-30 11:30:00
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