Joel Haas
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Penn State Lands Commitment From 2027 Linebacker Blake Betton
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Penn State picked up its first linebacker commit in the 2027 class this weekend. Three-star Blake Betton pledged to the Nittany Lions on Saturday, becoming the first recruiting win for linebackers coach Tyson Veidt since arriving in Happy Valley. Betton ranks as the No. 4 Minnesota native, No. 35 linebacker and No. 417 overall prospect…
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Tight End Ben Brahmer Having ‘Tremendous Spring’ at Penn State
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Penn State began its Thursday morning practice with dynamic warmups as a team before breaking out into position groups. Just three players trotted to the tight end area with coach Taylor Mouser, including potential starter Benjamin Brahmer. With Gabe Burkle, Andrew Rappleyea and Brian Kortovich out, the group moved quickly through an assortment of drills,…
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Penn State Wide Receiver Trebor Peña NFL Draft Profile
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One of three transfer wide receivers Penn State brought in last offseason, Trebor Peña likely did the most for his draft stock during the 2025 campaign. After putting up 84 receptions, 941 yards and nine touchdowns in a pass-heavy Syracuse offense the year prior, Peña arrived with lofty expectations. He led all Nittany Lion wide…
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Penn State Wide Receiver Devonte Ross NFL Draft Profile
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While Devonte Ross didn’t have the season most expected during his lone year at Penn State, he’s still in the mix for an NFL contract. Following a breakout year at Troy in 2024 (76 receptions, 1,043 yards, 11 touchdowns), Ross entered the transfer portal and quickly gained attention from the Nittany Lions’ coaching staff. After…
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Penn State Adds Commitment From NHL Draft Prospect Jaxon Cover
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Penn State men’s hockey has begun reloading. The Nittany Lions added a commitment from four-star left winger Jaxon Cover on Friday afternoon, he announced on Instagram, providing a boost to the team’s incoming 2026 recruiting class. After losing a batch of players to both the NHL and the transfer portal, the Nittany Lions will need…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball Forward Justin Houser Enters Transfer Portal
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The portal woes continue for Penn State men’s basketball. According to a report by 247Sports’ Dushawn London on Thursday afternoon, Nittany Lion forward Justin Houser is entering the transfer portal, becoming the seventh Penn State player to do so. As a true freshman, Houser saw minimal playing time, averaging 6.2 minutes across 18 games. He…
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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 Men’s Basketball Exodus Continues With Dom Stewart Transfer
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The Penn State men’s basketball roster will look very different next season. On Wednesday afternoon, guard Dom Stewart became the sixth Nittany Lion to enter the transfer portal, according to a report by Sam Kayser. He joins Freddie Dilione V, Kayden Mingo, Melih Tunca, Eli Rice and Mason Blackwood in the portal. In his second…
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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…