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New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles likes what he sees so far
Several players have stood out to Knowles during spring practice so far. He said he admires how the cornerbacks cover ...
Young Talent Emerging at Receiver, Safety for Penn State
Replacing both Kevin Winston Jr. and Jaylen Reed, two high-end NFL Draft prospects, was expected for Penn State, but their ...
Drew Shelton’s return might be overlooked, but it’s valuable to Penn State
Drew Shelton decided privately that he also would come back. His return is often overlooked, but no less important to the ...
How far along is Penn State’s defensive install under a new coordinator? ‘I’ve been very pleased’
Jim Knowles has taken a game-like approach to spring practices. The intensity means he doesn't "have a lot of fun," but it's ...
Penn State’s Dejuan Lane on his freshman year, a young CB with upside, the Lions’ new DC, more
Penn State’s safety picture is a bit unsettled once you get past veteran Zakee Wheatley. But Dejuan Lane enters his second ...
The secret to a Penn State DB’s startling 2024 success? ‘Just making the plays that come to me’
Early in his Penn State career, Zakee Wheatley learned by observation. A cornerback in 2021 who transitioned to safety prior ...
Anthony Poindexter on coaching Penn State’s young safety room: ‘It’s kind of fun’
Penn State’s 2025 spring practice sessions have been a different experience for Anthony Poindexter. The Nittany Lions’ ...
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Young Talent Emerging at Receiver, Safety for Penn State
Zakee Wheatley will be the cornerstone of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ safety room after a breakout 2024 campaign (96 tackles, three interceptions). Beyond Wheatley, Penn State has a ...
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Penn State Defense Two-Deep: Projecting the Starting Lineup Before the Portal Reopens
Penn State Football, College Football Playoff, Zakee Wheatley, Orange Bowl Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback A.J. Harris (4) and safety Zakee Wheatley (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ...
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What we heard from Penn State coaches and players during Week 3 of spring practice
Meanwhile, we also got face-to-face with a few players, including running back Nick Singleton and safety Zakee Wheatley ... don't miss any of these fresh Penn State football updates.