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Matt Campbell’s Goal for Penn State’s Spring Practice? Planting Consistency That Creates Momentum
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Penn State has passed the midway point of its spring football slate of 15 practices — Matt Campbell’s first as the Nittany Lions’ head coach. What is he looking for, most of all, these days? Consistency. Then momentum. The consistency that establishes The Campbell Way — which is off to the kind of great start internally…
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Notes, Observations From Penn State Football Practice
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Penn State hit the practice field for the eighth of 15 spring practices on Thursday morning, welcoming members of the media for an extended viewing session. Several Nittany Lions returned to action, while a contingent of others remained out as the team continued to battle a plethora of lingering injuries. A large group of recruits…
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Penn State Wide Receiver Kyron Hudson NFL Draft Profile
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Kyron Hudson’s college football career paints a picture of unrealized potential. Beginning as a high four-star recruit out of renowned Mater Dei High School in California, Hudson arrived at USC — nicknamed Wide Receiver U — with big expectations. Four years later, he entered the transfer portal with 57 receptions, 655 yards and five touchdowns…
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Penn State Center Nick Dawkins NFL Draft Profile
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After four seasons as a Nittany Lion, including two as a starting center, Nick Dawkins declared for the NFL draft. Dawkins anchored the offensive line during an impressive 2024 season and a middling 2025 campaign, showcasing mixed results. He opted out of the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson despite being projected to go undrafted, potentially hurting…
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Penn State Defensive Tackle Alonzo Ford Jr. NFL Draft Profile
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Defensive tackle Alonzo Ford Jr. is hoping to hear his name called during the 2026 NFL draft after two seasons at Penn State and six total in college football. As an overlooked recruit with few offers, Ford landed at Old Dominion, where he totaled 72 tackles and four sacks across three seasons before transferring to…
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Penn State Linebacker Dom DeLuca NFL Draft Profile
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Throughout a five-year career at Penn State, Dom DeLuca elevated from a walk-on special teams contributor to a linebacker playing meaningful snaps and earning several starts. Though he often drew criticism for coverage or tackling skills, DeLuca amassed 164 total tackles, five interceptions, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles as a Nittany Lion. He was…
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Penn State Wide Receiver Liam Clifford NFL Draft Profile
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This is part of a series profiling Penn State players eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-26. Though he began the 2025 season as a co-starter at slot receiver with Devonte Ross, Clifford saw his snap count diminish throughout the year, finishing with just three receptions for 25 yards and two carries for four…
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Penn State Picks Up Commitment From Top Recruit in Iowa, 4-Star WR Landon Blum
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Penn State football doubled down with a second recruiting commitment on Saturday. The Nittany Lions added a commitment from four-star, class of 2027 wide receiver Landon Blum, who announced roughly an hour after three-star defensive lineman Carter Blattner joined the class. Blum ranks as the No. 1 recruit from Iowa and No. 300 overall prospect,…
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Penn State Secures Commitment From 3-Star Defensive Lineman Carter Blattner
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Penn State’s recent recruiting run has extended to four commitments. The Nittany Lions on Saturday evening added a commitment from three-star class of 2027 defensive lineman Carter Blattner. Blattner ranks as the No. 8 New Jersey native, No. 48 defensive lineman and No. 417 overall prospect per the 247Sports composite rankings, bordering on four-star status.…
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Penn State Punter Riley Thompson NFL Draft Profile
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This is part of a series profiling Penn State players eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-26. Penn State’s punter from down under is hoping to make the NFL his next stop . Following a lengthy college career, Riley Thompson is vying for a spot at the next level despite losing the starting job…
