Previewing the 2025 Season for Penn State OL Matt Detisch with his player profile
Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player's background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
Walk-on offensive lineman Matt Detisch has only made one game appearance through three seasons at Penn State, vying for more time heading into next season. The in-state recruit earned the coaching staff's Developmental Squad Offensive Player of the Week nod once in 2022 and three times in 2023. Here's a look at Detisch entering the Nittany Lions' highly anticipated 2025 season.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Mars, Pennsylvania
Height: 6-6
Weight: 280 lb
Class in 2025: Redshirt junior
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2024: Unranked
Detisch was unranked by major recruiting services out of high school, opting to walk on with the Nittany Lions.
Depth Chart Overview
It's unlikely Detisch plays a significant role for Penn State in 2025 based on his previous production, but it's possible he makes an impact on special teams.
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