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USA Today
14 hours ago
- General
- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State QB Jack Lambert 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 quarterback Jack Lambert is gearing up for his third season at Penn State, looking to continue adding depth to the quarterback room. Lambert hasn't seen any action through two seasons as a Nittany Lion, but he may earn his first snaps in 2025. Here's a look at Lambert entering the season. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: Hampstead, North Carolina Height: 6-3 Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Weight: 20 lb Class in 2025: Redshirt sophomore Recruiting Rankings Class of 2023: Unranked Lambert wasn't ranked by any recruiting services out of high school and opted to walk on with the Nittany Lions. Depth Chart Overview Drew Allar will retain his starting role while Ethan Grunkemeyer and Jaxon Smolik battle for the next two spots on the depth chart. It's unlikely Lambert sees much time in 2025 given his spot of the depth chart.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State DL Cortez Harris with his player profile
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State DL Cortez Harris 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. Cortez Harris joined a growing list of Maryland-born edge rushers to commit to Penn State, doing so in June 2024. He recently enrolled with the Nittany Lions, listed as a defensive lineman on the official team roster, meaning it's undecided whether he'll move to the interior or stay outside. Regardless, here's a look at the freshman entering the 2025 season. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: Largo, Maryland Height: 6-3 Weight: 222 lb Class in 2025: Freshman Recruiting Rankings Class of 2025: 3-star recruit per 247Sports, On3 and ESPN and 4-star by Rivals, No. 39 edge rusher per 247Sports Penn State beat out Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Texas A&M and others for Harris' commitment. Depth Chart Overview It's unlikely Harris sees much playing time, if any, as a true freshman. If he does, it'll likely come in garbage time or on special teams.
India Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM Modi Of Compromising India's Prestige In Operation Sindoor
8:23 IPL 2025, RCB vs SRH: In the pre-match press conference, bowling coach James Franklin said that it was always going to be a tough ask for the Sunrisers Hyderabad to make a comeback after a poor start to their campaign.
India Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Not too concerned: RCB head coach on long 20-day break before SRH clash
8:23 IPL 2025, RCB vs SRH: In the pre-match press conference, bowling coach James Franklin said that it was always going to be a tough ask for the Sunrisers Hyderabad to make a comeback after a poor start to their campaign.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Elite CB Spurns Michigan For Penn State In Chaotic Commitment Reveal
Class of 2026 four-star cornerback Jaziel Hart is headed to Penn State after announcing his commitment to the Nittany Lions over Michigan in a wild reveal on Thursday. Hart (6-foot, 170 pounds) plays for North Cross High School in Roanoke, Virginia. According to On3, the highly-touted cornerback ranks as the No. 35 player at the position and the No. 7 player in his state. Advertisement Five major programs made Hart's final list, including Penn State, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia Tech and Notre Dame. Hart held a live commitment on Thursday at North Cross High, joined by his family and some of his teammates. After On3's Josh Newberg asked where Hart would be playing college football, he briefly donned a Michigan hat before tossing it aside and putting on a Penn State hat while unveiling a Nittany Lions' jersey. Wolverines' fans had a short-lived glimpse of a key recruiting win before Hart's interesting move marked the victory for Penn State and head coach James Franklin. Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin shakes hands with Michigan Wolverines offensive line coach Sherrone MooreMatthew O'Haren-Imagn Images 'This is it. I know where I want to be," Hart said via On3. "This commitment is really me shutting my recruitment down unless something crazy happens. Penn State is where I want to be." Advertisement Hart previously took unofficial visits to both Penn State and Tennessee. His trip to State College to witness the Nittany Lions' spring game appears to have been a key experience. 'I was there the day before the spring game and I knew my mind was made up then," Hart said. "It felt right and I knew there was no reason to hold it in. Penn State did everything correctly with me and the place and the people fit me.' Penn State's 2026 class is shaping up to be one of the best in the country. The group includes 17 commits with eight four-star recruits, ranking 11th nationally and fourth in the Big Ten. Related: Sherrone Moore, Michigan Secure Huge Recruiting Win By Landing Priority TE Target Related: College Football Powerhouse Makes Up Ground For Nation's No. 1 Linebacker Elite CB Spurns Michigan For Penn State In Chaotic Commitment Reveal first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025
