Penn State Football Depth Chart

Penn State Football Players, Roster & Analysis

Your complete source for Penn State football players including Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, and Kaytron Allen. Get the latest Nittany Lions depth chart, roster updates, and team news.

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PennStateDepthChart.com centralises weekly roster updates, position battles, and player development notes for the Nittany Lions. Every datapoint on the site is sourced from public game reports, coach availability, and verified statistical feeds so you can trust what you see when preparing previews or advertising reviews.

We refresh the core pages at least once per week in season. Updates focus on depth chart changes, snap-count trends, recruiting movement, and opponent scouting. Each section links back to the full player library so you can move from the "what" to the "why" without leaving the site.

First-time visitors should start with the depth chart preview below, jump to the schedule for upcoming matchups, and then review the latest news capsules. Those three stops deliver a quick but thorough snapshot before you dive into individual player pages.

Quick Navigation Checklist

  • Depth chart: track starters, rotation notes, and injury designations.
  • Player library: review bios, measurables, and season-by-season stats.
  • Schedule hub: confirm kickoff windows, TV listings, and opponent form.
  • News desk: read game recaps, analysis pieces, and recruiting updates.

Penn State Football Depth Chart Outlook

A quick read on how the Nittany Lions are allocating snaps on both sides of the ball heading into the final month of the 2025 regular season.

Quarterback production

1,227 passing yards

Combined output from Drew Allar (pre-injury) and Ethan Grunkemeyer through the Ohio State game.

Ground game punch

21 rushing TD

Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen remain the focal point with double-digit scores in 2025.

Edge pressure baseline

12.0 sacks

Abdul Carter's 2024 total is still the benchmark Jim Knowles uses for the 2025 front.

Offense priorities

Updated: November 3, 2025

Quarterback room

A redshirt freshman now carries the offense while the senior captain rehabs his leg injury.

Starter

Ethan Grunkemeyer

#12 | Redshirt Freshman | QB

Active

127 yards, N/A TD and 61.5% completions across 10 appearances.

6'3" | 215 lbsDublin, OhioView profile
Out (leg injury)

Drew Allar

#15 | Senior | QB

Out

1,100 yards and 8 TD before the Oct. 11 setback versus Northwestern.

6'5" | 236 lbsMedina, OhioView profile

Feature backfield

Penn State still leans on its 1-2 punch to keep the offense on schedule.

Red-zone finisher

Nicholas Singleton

#10 | Junior | RB

Active

9 rushing touchdowns on 419 yards despite a lighter Big Ten workload.

6'0" | 227 lbsShillington, PennsylvaniaView profile
Volume carrier

Kaytron Allen

#13 | Junior | RB

Active

917 rushing yards and 12 scores across 11 games in 2025.

5'11" | 217 lbsNorfolk, VirginiaView profile

Combined production: 1,336 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns through Week 9.

Pass-game support

Tight end-heavy packages and speed motion help the new quarterback settle in.

Primary mismatch

Tyler Warren

#44 | Senior | TE

Active

2024 John Mackey Award winner who continues to anchor Penn State's heavy sets and red-zone calls.

6'6" | 249 lbsMechanicsville, VirginiaView profile
Speed complement

Omari Evans

#9 | Junior | WR

Rotation

Field-stretching slot weapon tasked with jet motion and vertical concepts to soften coverage.

6'0" | 189 lbsKilleen, TexasView profile

Defense checkpoints

Updated: November 3, 2025

Edge pressure

Jim Knowles keeps blitz volume low because his bookend rushers can win without help.

Impact edge

Abdul Carter

#11 | Junior | Edge

Active

Former Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year whose move from linebacker to rush end still drives the havoc rate.

6'3" | 252 lbsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaView profile
Anchor end

Dani Dennis-Sutton

#25 | Senior | DE

Active

Senior captain with 8.5 sacks last autumn; handles early-down containment and mentors the next wave.

6'5" | 272 lbsOwings Mills, MarylandView profile

Watchlist item: how the edge duo holds up against Indiana's tempo-heavy offense on Nov. 8.

Safety rotation

Veteran communicators manage middle-of-field checks and disguise packages.

Field safety

Jaylen Reed

#2 | Senior | S

Active

Senior leader with four seasons in the system; handles coverage adjustments and keeps linebackers aligned.

6'1" | 205 lbsOwings Mills, MarylandView profile
Takeaway specialist

Zakee Wheatley

#16 | Senior | S

Rotation

Sticky coverage defender with a history of forced turnovers, deployed in dime looks and third-and-long packages.

6'2" | 200 lbsSevern, MarylandView profile
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UPCOMING GAMES

Next three crucial matchups for Penn State Nittany Lions

WEEK 11
HOME

Nebraska

Beaver Stadium
Nov 22
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Friday, 7:00 PM ET
TV: NBC

Big Ten conference game; Senior Day at Beaver Stadium

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WEEK 12
AWAY

Rutgers

Road Game
Nov 29
Saturday, November 29, 2025
TBA
TV: TBA

Season finale at Rutgers

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Penn State Football Players

Meet the standout Penn State football players on the Nittany Lions roster

#10

Nicholas Singleton

RB

Year:Junior
Height/Weight:6'0", 227 lbs
Hometown:Shillington, Pennsylvania

2025 Stats

games Played:11
rushing Yards:419
rushing Touchdowns:9
rushing Average:3.9
carries:107
receiving Yards:145
receptions:19
receiving Touchdowns:1
longest Run:59
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#13

Kaytron Allen

RB

Year:Junior
Height/Weight:5'11", 217 lbs
Hometown:Norfolk, Virginia

2025 Stats

games Played:11
rushing Yards:917
rushing Touchdowns:12
rushing Average:5.6
carries:163
receiving Yards:56
receptions:16
longest Run:67
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#12

Ethan Grunkemeyer

QB

Year:Redshirt Freshman
Height/Weight:6'3", 215 lbs
Hometown:Dublin, Ohio

2025 Stats

games Played:10
games Started:4
passing Yards:127
completion Percentage:61.5
interceptions:3
rushing Yards:0
rushing Touchdowns:0
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