STATE COLLEGE – New Penn State wide receivers Trebor Pena, Kyron Hudson and Devonte Ross can give Drew Allar the types of outside weapons that he’s never had.
More than that, though, they’ve been culture fits, checking their egos at the door, blending in with their new teammates and conducting themselves in a professional manner.
“They’ve been fantastic teammates,” offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki said Saturday during Penn State’s annual Media Day. “You can have dynamic issues with guys who immediately start acting selfish and who do selfish things. These guys haven’t at all.
“They’ve been nothing but a great part of our program. The dynamics are awesome because they’re awesome people. They work hard. They grind.”
Pena, Hudson and Ross have been a breath of fresh air after some receivers reportedly complained loudly about not getting enough passes thrown their way the last two years.
“They’re wired the right way,” quarterbacks coach Danny O’Brien said. “These kids love ball. They’re all talented. They have their own strengths. We’re deeper there.”
The addition of Pena, Hudson and Ross came after Penn State’s top two wide receivers from last season transferred, Harrison Wallace III to Mississippi and Omari Evans to Washington. They have the potential to be the best receiver group Allar has had since becoming a starter in 2023. They combined to make 23 touchdown catches last season at their respective schools.
“I really wanted to put myself in an uncomfortable position,” Pena said in his first public comments since he arrived at Penn State. “It’s my last year. I feel like I had to make the best decision for my future.
“I wanted to come to a team with a lot of returning players. They were in the playoffs last year. I felt like this was the best…
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