Five-Star Failures at Penn State | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State’s recruiting pedigree is legendary, but not every five-star recruit becomes a star on the field. From Ricky Slade’s underwhelming two seasons to Justin Shorter’s injury-riddled tenure, Brandon Smith’s inconsistent play, and Landon Tengwall’s tragic early exit due to concussions, these once-hyped prospects remind us that even elite talent can fall short. The dream of the next Saquon Barkley often fades into quiet disappointment — and sometimes, never even gets a chance to shine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/004939511d600e12