Previewing the 2025 Season for Penn State OL Nolan Rucci 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.
Offensive lineman Nolan Rucci ranked as one of the top recruits in the country out of high school but struggled to earn consistent playing time through three seasons at Wisconsin. Rucci transferred to Penn State ahead of the 2024 season and began the season as a backup before taking over for the injured Anthony Donkoh, blossoming into one of the Nittany Lions' top players throughout their College Football Playoff push. Here's a look at Rucci heading into 2025.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Lititz, Pennsylvania
Height: 6-8
Weight: 308 lb
Class in 2025: Redshirt senior
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2021: Consensus 5-star, No. 5 offensive tackle per 247Sports
Rucci was considered the No. 1 recruit in Pennsylvania in the cycle and has heavily pursued by several powerhouse programs before committing to the Badgers.
Depth Chart Overview
Rucci lost out on the starting role originally, but Donkoh is recovering from a major injury and Rucci played well down the stretch, setting the stage for an intense competition into fall camp.
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