Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State WR Matthew Outten with his player profile
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State WR Matthew Outten 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.
Matthew Outten, a freshman wide receiver for Penn State in the 2025 season, is a high-upside addition to the Nittany Lions' receiving corps who flipped his commitment from Virginia Tech to Penn State in September 2024. An early enrollee, Outten's raw route-running skills need refinement, but his size, 4.4-second 40-yard dash, and tackle-breaking prowess make him a potential steal for coach Marques Hagans.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Portsmouth, Virginia
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215 lb
Class in 2025: Freshman
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2021: Composite 4-star recruit, No. 12 athlete per 247Sports
Outten's elite speed (10.91-second 100-meter dash) and physicality drew comparisons to Deebo Samuel as a recruit.
Depth Chart Overview
While likely a longshot for significant snaps in a deep receiver room, Outten's spring practice buzz suggests he could contribute on special teams or as a developmental piece in Andy Kotelnicki's offense.
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