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Penn State hasn't had many cornerbacks like Joey Porter Jr. Few possess his raw talent. Even fewer are built like him. Porter is already a 2023 first-round projection in several mock drafts. The North Allegheny grad, the son of Pittsburgh Steelers great Joey Porter, was a third-team All-Big Ten pick by the conference's coaches last season. But there were a couple of issues with penalties in 2021, and Porter's overall play sometimes gets overlooked as a result. Still, Penn State veteran cornerbacks coach Terry Smith knows what he has in the 198-pound Porter, who is entering his fourth season with the Nittany Lions.

From a physical standpoint, Smith said there is only one former Lion - a good one - who is comparable to Porters: Amani Oruwariye, one of the top young corners in the NFL. He was a first-team All-Big Ten choice in 2018. "Amani's having such a great career with the Detroit Lions," Smith said. "Amani's built similar to (Porter). Amani probably has a lot of what Joey has, (but) Joey has more speed. Amani wasn't as fast, but those two guys are probably the most comparable in my mind, of guys I've coached because of their length. "Joey's kind of exceptional with his speed, athleticism, that combination he has. He's 6-3. His arms are 35 inches. That's the longest on the team - D-ends, O-linemen, everyone. And so you put that out on the perimeter, it's tough on receivers to get separation. We're excited about him." - Tribune Review

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CB *Joey Porter Jr., Penn State
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08/10/22 - *Parker Washington, rSo/2023, Penn State, 5-10, 204 (DS#20 WR) + More +

Penn State is in desperate need of production at wide receiver with Jahan Dotson's departure for the NFL. The common line of thinking is that there will be a by-committee approach to make up for the lost receptions and yardage. However, there's a breakout candidate on the roster who has already proven what he's capable of in some of Penn State's biggest games last season. Wide receiver Parker Washington is dynamic with the ball in his hands and that's going to be the hardest part of Dotson's game to replace.

The sophomore has the lower body strength to run through tacklers but can make opponents miss with relative ease when he has space. Not to mention, he had nine catches for 108 yards against Ohio State with Dotson on the field and then seven catches for 98 yards against Arkansas without him. Washington is unlikely to be as good as his predecessor, but he still has a golden opportunity to be the most valuable piece of the offense in 2022. - Centre Times

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WR *Parker Washington, Penn State
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08/10/22 - Sean Clifford, rSr/2023, Penn State, 6-2, 218 (DS#20 QB) + More +

Predicting a Penn State MVP for 2022. Let's not overthink this. It's been a decade since a Penn State back not named Saquon Barkley or Miles Sanders has reached the 1,000-yard milestone, and the passing offenses of coordinator Mike Yurcich have historically spread the ball around. By process of elimination, unless OL legend Steve Wisniewski finds a time machine, that leaves sixth-year quarterback Sean Clifford. Clifford might not finish as an all-conference selection, but he should complete about 60% of his passes while throwing for at least twice as many touchdowns as interceptions. That should be good enough for MVP honors in an offense that likely won't feature many statistical standouts. - Centre Times

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QB Sean Clifford, Penn State
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08/08/22 - Julian Fleming, rSr/2025, Penn State, 6-2, 208 (DS#82 WR) + More +

Julian Fleming enters his third season with Ohio State football still endeavoring to display the talent that once made him a highly coveted prospect. According to coach Ryan Day, the junior from Pennsylvania took an important step over the summer. Strength coach Mickey Marotti's champion tiers for offseason workouts are gold, red and blue. Yet above gold, a select group can also attain "Iron Buckeye" status. That's not a list the staff releases, but it's notable when Ryan Day attaches that designation to anyone. After Thursday's first practice, Day said Fleming achieved an Iron Buckeye summer.

The former five-star prospect and No. 1-ranked receiver in the 2020 class, slowed by injuries and blocked from a bigger role by stars now departed to the NFL, may finally be synching health with opportunity. "Julian Fleming had the best offseason he's had to this point," Day said. The potential ramifications for the offense are immense. Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson were both selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Jaxon Smith-Njigba returns from a record-setting season in the slot. Sophomore Marvin Harrison Jr. is the leading candidate for the X receiver as a bigger-bodied red zone threat. Fleming, though, could be the Z answer that takes the top off defenses as Olave once did. He totaled 86 yards and a touchdown on 12 receptions last season. To this point, some of his bigger playmaking opportunities have come on special teams, or when running down a defender after an interception and forcing a fumble. - Cleveland Plain Dealer

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WR Julian Fleming, Penn State
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08/08/22 - Alex Felkins, rSr/2024, Penn State, 6-3, 198 (DS#14 K) + More +

2022 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT IVY LEAGUE SECOND TEAM: Alex Felkins, Columbia, Sr.,...Two-time All-Ivy League honoree (2019 and 2021)...Has seen action in 20 career games...In his 20-game career, scored 122 points, converted 25 of 38 field goals, converted 47 of 51 extra points, and totaled 62 touchbacks on kickoffs...Currently ranks No. 2 in school history for most field goals made (25), No. 3 in most points scored by a placekicker (122), No. 7 in most extra points (47), and he holds the school-record for most 50-yard field goals (2)...Is one of only five kickers in Ivy League history to convert two or more 50-yard field goals in a career. - Columbia Football

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K Alex Felkins, Penn State
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08/02/22 - Sean Clifford, rSr/2023, Penn State, 6-2, 218 (DS#20 QB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP PLAYER OF YEAR PLAYER TO WATCH: Sean Clifford, QB, senior, Penn State,...Also represented on Davey O'Brien Award and Maxwell Award watch lists...Has played in 38 career games, making 33 starts...Is one of three Penn State players to reach 8,000 yards of total offense and one of three PSU quarterbacks to eclipse 7,500 career passing yards...Sits as the current all-time leader at Penn State in completion percentage (.603)...Ranks second at PSU in career passing touchdowns (62), third in passing yardage (7,839), completions (607) and passing efficiency (141.2), fourth in attempts (1,006), tied for seventh in yards per passing attempt (7.8), eighth in lowest interception percentage (2.49), and 10th in touchdown pass percentage (6.16) and wins as a starting quarterback (21). - Penn State Football

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QB Sean Clifford, Penn State
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08/02/22 - Jonathan Sutherland, rSr/2023, Penn State, 5-11, 202 (DS#97 OLB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST: Jonathan Sutherland, Penn State,...Has appeared in 45 career games, including three starts, at Penn State...Voted a team captain for the third time in his career in 2021, joining Clifford as the only three-time captains in program history...Earned bachelor's degree in labor and employment relations in December 2020 and is currently pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership...Is a five-time Dean's List selection and two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. - Penn State Football

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OLB Jonathan Sutherland, Penn State
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08/01/22 - Sean Clifford, rSr/2023, Penn State, 6-2, 218 (DS#20 QB) + More +

Heading into his fourth season as Penn State's starting quarterback, Sean Clifford (6-2, 212) is the focus of media attention because of his involvement with the College Football Players Association, which is a hot-button issue. He was besieged by reporters and cameras at media day and asked about the new association. "I'm going to stick to football questions," Clifford said. "But I appreciate the question." Clifford also launched his own Name, Image and Likeness agency this offseason and is the CEO of Limitless NIL. "I see myself as a leader in the locker room first and foremost, there for every single student-athlete that comes in contact with me," Clifford said. "Because I want to make sure I'm there for them the same way great leaders were there for me early. Trace McSorley being one of them; Saquon Barkley, Mike Gesicki, Chris Godwin … all those guys who were in the locker room before me." - Inquirer.com

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QB Sean Clifford, Penn State
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08/01/22 - *Joey Porter Jr., Jr/2023, Penn State, 6-3, 198 (DS#3 CB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: Joey Porter, Penn State, Junior CB,...Porter has appeared in 25 career games, making 21 starts, as a Nittany Lion...Named third team All-Big Ten by the coaches and honorable mention by the media in 2021...Finished the 2021 season with 51 tackles, a forced fumble, an interception and four pass breakups...Notched 33 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and four pass breakups in 2020. - Penn State Football

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CB *Joey Porter Jr., Penn State
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08/01/22 - JiAyir Brown, rSr/2023, Penn State, 5-11, 203 (DS#4 SS) + More +

2022 PRESEASON CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State, Senior S,...Is also on the Jim Thorpe Award watch list...Has appeared in 22 career games at Penn State, making 13 starts...Tied for the nation's lead with six interceptions in 2021...His six interceptions were tied for the 10th-most in a season at PSU...Became the first Nittany Lion to record six interceptions and two fumble recoveries in a season since Alan Zemaitis in 2005. - Penn State Football

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SS JiAyir Brown, Penn State
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08/01/22 - Chris Stoll, rSr/2023, Penn State, 6-2, 255 (DS#4 LS) + More +

2022 PRESEASON PATRICK MANNELLY AWARD WATCHLIST: Chris Stoll, Penn State,...Is also on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team watch list...Named to the Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List for the second-straight season...Penn State's primary long snapper for 35 career games...Earned a scholarship in the summer of 2020...Is a three-time Dean's List selection...Is in his third year as President of Penn State's Uplifting Athletes, a chapter that has raised nearly 1.4 million dollars for kidney cancer treatment and research since the first Penn State Lift for Life was held in 2003. - Penn State Football

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LS Chris Stoll, Penn State
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08/01/22 - *Joey Porter Jr., Jr/2023, Penn State, 6-3, 198 (DS#3 CB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCHLIST: CB Joey Porter, Penn State,...Also represented on Jim Thorpe Award and Lott IMPACT Trophy watch lists...Has appeared in 25 career games, making 21 starts, as a Nittany Lion...Named third team All-Big Ten by the coaches and honorable mention by the media in 2021...Finished the 2021 season with 51 tackles, a forced fumble, an interception and four pass breakups. - Penn State Football

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CB *Joey Porter Jr., Penn State
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08/01/22 - PJ Mustipher, rSr/2023, Penn State, 6-4, 320 (DS#28 DT) + More +

2022 PRESEASON OUTLAND TROPHY WATCHLIST: DT PJ Mustipher, Penn State,...Made 21 tackles (16 solo) to go with three tackles for loss and a sack in six games in 2021 before suffering a season-ending injury vs. Iowa...Tallied 35 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a sack and a pass breakup in 2020. - Penn State Football

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DT PJ Mustipher, Penn State
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08/01/22 - PJ Mustipher, rSr/2023, Penn State, 6-4, 320 (DS#28 DT) + More +

2022 PRESEASON BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCHLIST: DT PJ Mustipher, Penn State,...Mustipher has appeared in 40 career games at Penn State, making 16 starts...Named second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and honorable mention by the media in 2021...Made 21 tackles (16 solo) to go with three tackles for loss and a sack in six games in 2021 before suffering a season-ending injury vs. Iowa. - Penn State Football

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DT PJ Mustipher, Penn State
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07/30/22 - PJ Mustipher, rSr/2023, Penn State, 6-4, 320 (DS#28 DT) + More +

Veteran defensive lineman PJ Mustipher, now in his fifth year, had his 2021 season cut short due to a serious leg injury in the Lions' sixth game, a narrow loss at Iowa. Still, Mustipher was a second-team All-Big Ten choice, a good indicator of just how well PJ played in the middle of the Lions' defense. "A lot of people talk about the game of football," Franklin said. "You want to be strong up the middle, very similar to baseball and having a nose guard like PJ Mustipher to set the tone is really, really important. He's back and excited and ready to go." Franklin added of Mustipher: "He's in great spirits. He feels both mentally and physically 100% back because I think that's a big part of this, right? As well as not just the physical aspect of it, it's the mental aspect of it as well." - Tribune Review

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DT PJ Mustipher, Penn State
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