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.
Freshman defensive end Dayshaun Burnett arrives at Penn State from Imani Christian Academy in Pittsburgh, which has started to become a recruiting pipeline for the Nittany Lions recently. Burnett was ranked as a top-10 in-state prospect and marked a big recruiting win for Penn State, which continues to dominate the state on the recruiting trail under Franklin. Here’s a look at Burnett, one of the newest additions to the defensive line coach Deion Barnes’ unit.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height: 6-3
Weight: 227 lb
Class in 2025: Freshman
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2022: Consensus 4-star recruit, No. 37 edge and No. 9 Pennsylvania native per 247Sports
Burnett held offers from Michigan, Pitt, West Virginia and others before opting for Penn State.
Depth Chart Overview
Burnett likely won’t see much burn as a true freshman but could play in garbage time or on special teams. Given the depth in the room, it’s likely he redshirts his first season.
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Publish date : 2025-05-31 13:00:00
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