Penn State's Comeback Contenders | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State’s got four warriors bouncing back from major injuries and fighting for Comeback Player of the Year honors—three on defense, one on offense. Linebacker Tony Rojas, who tore his ACL last season but played through pain, is back stronger than ever, hailed as their most freakish athlete. Safety Jeremiah Cooper, a former all-Big 12 star, bonded with Rojas during rehab and brings elite experience to the secondary. Defensive end Max Granville, sidelined by leg and back issues, is showing flashes of his explosive athleticism as he returns. And tight end Gabe Burkle, a fifth-year senior and top-tier blocker, is quietly making his case despite not being officially on the watch list. These guys aren’t just healing—they’re dominating their comeback stories. 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/d13569e1cbb63f34