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Deion Barnes - DL - Nittany Lions

Penn State beat writer Bob Flounders believes redshirt sophomore pass rusher Deion Barnes could be the school's X-factor this season.

Barnes tallied 10 tackles for loss, including six sacks and three forced fumbles in 2012. "He is the key to PSU's pass rush and he also has a knack for forcing opponents to turn the ball over," Flounders writes. The team's defense is quite young, but Barnes has a chance to grow along with it.
Source: Penn Live
Jun 19 - 1:02 PM
Kyle Baublitz - DL - Nittany Lions

Penn State senior Kyle Baublitz has emerged as a starting DT in Penn State's latest depth chart.

He will start alongside DaQuan Jones. Baublitz is a bit lighter than other defensive tackles weighing 286 pounds, which is 32 pounds lighter than Jones and 11 pounds lighter than redshirt freshman Austin Johnson. The latter has earned plenty of preseason praise, so expect to see him get a good amount of snaps on the interior.
Source: ESPN
Jun 14 - 10:08 AM
Garry Gilliam - T - Nittany Lions

Penn State senior T Garry Gilliam, a former TE, now weighs 305 pounds.

Gilliam played the blocking tight end role last season and started the year at 262 pounds. The jump of 43 pounds in 10 months is obviously huge, and Gilliam is expected to hold the role as the school's backup left tackle.
Source: ESPN
Jun 14 - 9:03 AM
Tyler Ferguson - QB - Nittany Lions

Sophomore Tyler Ferguson and freshman Christian Hackenberg were listed as co-QB starters on Penn State's updated depth chart.

Ferguson had not separated himself from former Penn State quarterback Steve bench, who recently transferred to USF, and obviously the same can be said for the freshman Hackenberg. Neither passer was a part of the team during the 2012 season, with Ferguson spending the year at JUCO and Hackenberg wrapping up his final season of high school football.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on Twitter
Jun 14 - 8:41 AM
Allen Robinson - WR - Nittany Lions

Penn State beat writer Audrey Snyder believes junior WR Allen Robinson could intrigue NFL evaluators.

"Robinson has the build of an NFL caliber pass catcher and after the record breaking season he had last year (77 catches, 1018 yards and 11 touchdowns) he would fit the mold of an NFL prospect," Snyder writes. We wouldn't expect the junior to declare after this season, unless he posts huge numbers.
Source: Penn Live
Jun 6 - 1:01 PM
Michael Mauti - LB - Nittany Lions

Vikings selected Penn State ILB Michael Mauti with the No. 213 overall pick.

Mauti (6-foot-2, 243) returned from a 2011 left ACL tear to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors as a senior. He recorded 96 tackles, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles, before re-tearing the same ACL late last November. He's now suffered three ACL tears in his playing career. The Nittany Lions' middle linebacker may have to redshirt his rookie season. Though never an exceptional athlete, Mauti was Penn State's best defender when healthy. A probable early-round consideration if not for the checkered medical background, Mauti could be a contributor as soon as 2014.
Apr 27 - 5:57 PM
Gerald Hodges - LB - Nittany Lions

Vikings selected Penn State OLB Gerald Hodges with the No. 120 overall pick.

Hodges (6-foot-1, 243) played outside 'backer in the Nittany Lions' 4-3 and registered 109 tackles -- 8.5 for loss -- seven pass breakups, two interceptions, and one forced fumble as a senior. He ran 4.78 at the Combine with a 1.67 ten-yard split and did 22 bench-press reps. Hodges can play both WILL and SAM and is a sure enough tackler to develop into a passable NFL starter. He was among the team leaders that impressively guided Penn State through the Jerry Sandusky scandal fallout.
Apr 27 - 1:17 PM
Jordan Hill - DL - Nittany Lions

Seahawks selected Penn State DT Jordan Hill with the No. 87 overall pick.

Hill was a consensus first-team All-Big Ten pick as a senior, registering 64 tackles -- 8.5 for a loss -- and 4.5 sacks despite playing through a knee injury. He had the knee scoped after the season. Hill recovered by the Combine and ran 5.23 with a 1.75 ten-yard split. Not blessed with star athleticism or size, Hill atones with a relentless style and all-around game. After the Seahawks lost Jason Jones to free agency, Hill could be counted on to contribute as a pass rushing threat from the inside.
Apr 26 - 9:58 PM
Gerald Hodges - LB - Nittany Lions

Penn State LB Gerald Hodges is visiting the Saints and 49ers this week.

Hodges projects best to the weakside and was a solid player throughout his career at Penn State. he attended the East-West Shrine game and should be a selection during the draft's third day.
Source: Scout.com
Apr 16 - 1:50 PM
Michael Mauti - LB - Nittany Lions

Penn State LB Michael Mauti has visited the Saints and Steelers.

Draft insider Tony Pauline notes that Mauti has been told by doctors that he could be 100 percent ready for contact by July. When healthy, Mauti was Penn State's best defender, but his history in that area will certainly be red flagged by some teams.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 13 - 2:43 PM
Gerald Hodges - LB - Nittany Lions

The St. Louis-Dispatch's Jim Thomas reports the Rams will host Penn State LB Gerald Hodges and Kansas State LB Arthur Brown on April 9.

The team is wise to look at both prospects, as they offer a lot of talent to add to the linebacker positions. Hodges is a versatile outside linebacker that can cover and tackles well. As for Brown, he's been discussed plenty here, as he's one of the better linebacker prospects because of his complete play. He can cover with range and come downhill despite being shorter than one would like.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Apr 9 - 1:07 PM
Michael Mauti - LB - Nittany Lions

Penn State LB Michael Mauti is visiting the Steelers on Wednesday.

Mauti is a local product and does not count against the Steelers total of 30 in-house visits. The leader of the Penn State defense, Mauti was the team's best player prior to his knee injury. His medical history could be a big draw back for team's, so Mauti will likely be put through the testing ringer during his visits.
Source: Ed Bouchette on Twitter
Apr 3 - 11:02 AM
Stephon Morris - DB - Nittany Lions

NFL.com's Gil Brandt believes Penn State CB Stephon Morris will be coveted in the later rounds "based on his straight-line speed."

Morris ran the 40-yard dash three times at the school's pro day, posting times of 4.35, 4.40 and 4.39 seconds, even injuring his hamstring on the final attempt. We will need to go back and watch the corner, but he didn't draw a lot of attention during the season.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 18 - 1:41 PM
Gerald Hodges - LB - Nittany Lions

Draft insider Tony Pauline posted a tweet saying you "have to think" that Penn State LB Gerald Hodges is a third-round pick.

Hodges "improved his vertical jump to 35-inches and looked great in drills at pro-day," according to Pauline. Hodges certainly didn't hurt himself at the East-West Shrine game and likely projects as a weakside linebacker behind a four man front.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Mar 12 - 11:39 AM
Matt McGloin - QB - Nittany Lions

Ex-NFL scout Russ Lande lists Penn State QB Matt McGloin as one player who struggled during the opening practice of the Texas versus Nation all star game.

"Lacking ideal size, McGloin does not have the arm strength to make all the NFL throws and his intermediate/long passes tend to hang/flutter," Lande writes. "His footwork looked choppy and mechanical, which led to his delivery/release being slow and deliberate." McGloin was not an overly productive player at Penn State but is comfortable working from center.
Source: National Football Post
Jan 30 - 1:38 PM

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