How Penn State Transfers Are Doing at New Schools

The number of former Penn State players spread around the college football landscape has never been larger following a massive offseason departure.

From multiple starting quarterbacks to breakout defenders racking up all-conference caliber numbers, here’s a look into how former Nittany Lions are performing at their new schools seven weeks into the season.

Ethan Grunkemeyer, Quarterback, Virginia Tech: Grunkemeyer has guided the Hokies to a 5-2 start, completing 167 of 229 passes (72.95%) for 1,984 yards with 15 touchdowns and two interceptions. He ranks No. 4 nationally in passing yards and No. 11 in completion percentage.

Beau Pribula, Quarterback, Virginia: Pribula has completed 104 of 159 passes (65.4%) for 1,211 yards with 13 touchdowns and one interception, plus 68 carries for 122 yards and two scores on the ground. The Cavaliers are 4-3 to start the year.

Jaxon Smolik, Quarterback, Temple: Smolik has completed 16 of 27 passes for 129 yards with one touchdown and one interception, adding 18 carries for 81 yards. Most of his playing time came against Penn State.

Luke Reynolds, Tight End, Virginia Tech: Reynolds has broken out with 43 receptions for 449 yards with four touchdowns in Blacksburg.

Xavier Gilliam, Defensive Tackle, Tennessee: Gilliam has starred in the Volunteers’ defense with 22 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles.

Dejuan Lane, Safety, Tennessee: Lane is on pace for a career year after following defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Tennessee, totaling 28 tackles. He has three interceptions, including a pick 6, and two sacks.

Amare Campbell, Linebacker, Tennessee: Campbell has continued to be a tackling monster, racking up 46 through seven games with three pass breakups and two sacks.

Elliot Washington II, Cornerback, Clemson: After reuniting with defensive coordinator Tom Allen, Washington has 19 tackles, three interceptions, a forced fumble and four pass breakups.

Jabree Coleman, Running Back, South Carolina: The former four-star recruit, who followed position coach Stan Drayton to South Carolina, has 27 carries for 212 yards and four touchdowns, adding four catches for 35 yards.

Cortez Harris, Defensive End, Virginia Tech: Harris is up to 16 total tackles, including five sacks which ranks second on the team.

Mylachi Williams, Defensive End, Virginia Tech: Williams has just nine tackles this season, but he’s maximized them with 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles for the Hokies.

Tyseer Denmark, Wide Receiver, Virginia Tech: After earning high preseason praise from head coach James Franklin, Denmark has hauled in six catches for 59 yards.

Matthew Outten, Wide Receiver, Syracuse: Outten has been utilized as a running back early in the year, taking 12 carries for 53 yards.

Kolin Dinkins, Safety, Temple: Dinkins has already set a career-best with 10 tackles this season, including two against Penn State earlier this year.

Michael Troutman III, Offensive Lineman, Virginia Tech: Troutman has started since Week 4, totaling 166 snaps. He’s allowed three sacks on 77 pass blocking plays.

J’Ven Williams, Offensive Tackle, Charlotte: Williams has carved out a starting role for the 49ers, surrendering two sacks on 218 dropbacks.

TJ Shanahan Jr., Offensive Lineman, Florida: After following offensive line coach Phil Trautwein to Florida, Shanahan earned a starting role and has allowed no sacks and just two total pressures on 206 passing plays.

Alex Birchmeier, Offensive Lineman, Liberty: Birchmeier has stepped into a starting role and allowed no sacks on 115 dropbacks.

Kenny Woseley Jr., Cornerback, Virginia Tech: 10 tackles, five solo

Randy Adirika, Defensive Tackle, Virginia Tech: Five tackles, one sack, one forced fumble

Kaleb Artis, Defensive Tackle, Temple: Seven tackles, two solo

Enai White, Defensive Tackle, Oklahoma State: Three tackles, one solo

Andrew Olesh, Tight End, Oregon: Three catches, 32 yards, one touchdown

Owen Wafle, Defensive Tackle, Duke: Five tackles, three solo

Da’Kaari Nelson, Linebacker, NC State: Six tackles, four solo

Antoine Belgrave-Shorter, Safety, Arizona State: 14 tackles, 10 solo

Daniel Jennings, Defensive End, Virginia Tech: Three tackles, two solo

Corey Smith, Running Back, Toledo: Seven carries for 30 yards

King Mack, Safety, NC State: 18 tackles, one pass breakup

Sam Siafa, Defensive Tackle, Delaware: Five tackles

Eagan Boyer, Offensive Tackle, Florida: Boyer saw 10 snaps in Week 2, allowing one hurry on four dropbacks

Jaylen Harvey, Defensive End, North Carolina: 19 tackles, two sacks

Anthony Speca, Linebacker, Purdue: Six tackles, one solo

Kaden Saunders, Wide Receiver, Southern Miss: 12 catches for 184 yards

Keon Wylie, Linebacker, Virginia Tech: 37 tackles, one sack

Anthony Ivey, Wide Receiver, San Jose State: 12 catches for 235 yards

Zuriah Fisher, Defensive End, USC: Nine tackles, one sack, one forced fumble

A.J. Harris, Cornerback, Indiana: Seven tackles, three solo

Joey Schlaffer, Tight End, Temple: Two catches for 13 yards and a touchdown

Chase Meyer, Kicker, Cal: Three for five on field goals with a long of 38 yards

Joseph Mupoyi, Defensive End, North Carolina: Seven tackles, three solo

Ta’Mere Robinson, Linebacker, USC: 12 tackles, one sack

Jon Mitchell, Cornerback, Georgia Tech: Eight tackles, one pass breakup

JB Nelson, Offensive Lineman, Kansas State

Tyrece Mills, Safety, UConn: 23 tackles, five pass breakups, one sack, one forced fumble

Tyler Johnson, Wide Receiver, East Carolina: Five catches for 92 yards

Mehki Flowers, Safety, Akron: 27 tackles, three pass breakups

London Montgomery, Running Back, Florida: 13 carries for 56 yards

Alex Bacchetta, Punter, Georgia Tech: 21 punts for an average of 43.3 yards, with a long of 65

Ken Talley, Defensive End, UCF: 12 tackles with half a sack