From Recruits to Stars: These Penn State Football Players Will Shine in 2025

Penn State’s recruiting pipeline is delivering big results. Host Zach Seyko and recruiting analyst Brian Smith spotlight former top recruits who are now becoming key contributors and potential superstars for the Nittany Lions.- Why Zane Durant may be Penn State’s most indispensable player on defense.- How Kaytron Allen could be underrated despite forming the best backfield in the country with Nicholas Singleton.- King Mack vs. Antoine Belgrave-Shorter: the battle for strong safety in Jim Knowles’ defense.- Elliot Washington’s upside after a dominant offseason.- Sleeper candidates like Koby Howard, Randy Adarika, and TJ Shanahan who could make an impact.And Penn State’s latest win on the recruiting trail: 2027 DB Gabe Jenkins, another elite prospect out of Pittsburgh.Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEUse code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!DripDropRight now, DripDrop is offering Locked On listeners 20% off your first order. Just head to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Stock up now before the heat hits hard.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEOpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonmlbGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeFollow the show on X!https://x.com/LockedOnNittanyhttps://x.com/zach\_seyko#lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #football#recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #highschoolfootballKey words:penn statepenn state nittany lionspenn state footballpenn state schedulepenn state universitypenn state football schedulepenn state basketballpenn state gamepenn state ohio statepenn state michiganpenn state wrestlingpenn state scorepenn state newspenn state rosterpenn state football newspenn state football gamecollege footballpenn state recruitingpenn state football recruitingpenn state football todaypsu footballjames franklinandy kotelnickijim knowlesdrew allarmike rhoadescael sandersonjames franklin press conferencemike rhoades press conferencecael sanderson press conferenceRemember to subscribe... https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=100:00 – From Top Recruits to Key Contributors01:20 – Zane Durant & Kaytron Allen: PSU’s Overlooked Superstars05:15 – The Value of Durant & PSU’s D-Tackle Depth07:00 – King Mack vs Antoine Belgrave-Shorter at Strong Safety09:50 – Jim Knowles’ Hybrid Defense & DB Competition12:30 – Elliot Washington’s Breakout Potential14:30 – Sleeper Candidates19:40 – Why Koby Howard Could Play Right Away21:10 – Dakari Nelson’s Make-or-Break Year at Linebacker23:15 – TJ Shanahan’s Fit on PSU’s Loaded Offensive Line25:20 – New Commit: 2027 DB Gabe Jenkins30:30 – Penn State’s Pittsburgh Pipeline: Why Pitt Can’t Keep Up33:20 – Final Thoughts & Season Countdown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.