Penn State Wrestling: Freshman to Replace Levi Haines?! + Transfer Portal Target Worth Getting!

Penn State Wrestling has a huge question at 174, and this episode breaks down why Jayden James is a real contender to replace Levi Haines right away. If Penn State fans are wondering whether, James, William Henckel, or even another option could win that spot, this is the conversation to watch. Zach Seyko breaks down James at 174, Henckel’s case, Asher Cunningham as a possible factor, why Mitchell Mesenbrink should stay at 165, and why Tyler Kasak at 157 still makes sense. We also talk about Daniel Zepeda as a Penn State transfer portal idea at 149, Shayne Van Ness, Clinton Shepherd, Gavin Mangano, Sam Herring, Braeden Davis, PJ Duke, Marcus Blaze, Masanosuke Ono, and Nate Desmond. This matters because Penn State Wrestling fans are already looking ahead to the next lineup, the next title push, and the next wave of stars. If James is ready sooner than expected and if Duke and Blaze really should redshirt, that changes how the Nittany Lions project at several weights. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Highlights make the reel. But the work behind them makes it count.The all-new Mazda CX-5. More to move every side of you. Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #weare #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast 0:00 Intro 0:46 Jayden James Could Start at 174 3:20 Penn State’s 174 Contenders: Henckel, Cunningham, James 6:56 Why Mitchell Mesenbrink Should Stay at 165 8:51 Penn State’s Crowded 174 Outlook 12:09 Possible Penn State Portal Target? 12:40 Why 149 Still Has Questions After Shayne Van Ness 13:16 Clinton Shepherd, Gavin Mangano, Braeden Davis, Sam Herring 15:41 Why Zepeda Gives Penn State More Certainty 18:58 Ad Read 20:10 Why PJ Duke and Marcus Blaze Should Redshirt 21:49 Why Duke Fits Best at 165, Not 157 23:18 Marcus Blaze, Masanosuke Ono, and the 133/141 Crunch 24:41 Ono at 133, Nate Desmond at 141? 25:40 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.