Penn State offensive positional rankings: BWI Live

Penn State football is less than a month away from the start of spring football. So today, on the BWI Live show, host Thomas Frank Carr ranks the offensive positions from five to one heading into spring football. He’s studied depth chart and has compiled a comprehensive analysis of the offense’s strengths and relative weaknesses. He’ll also take your questions live on the show and discuss what’s on your mind, starting at 7 pm on YouTube. 

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Penn State heads into a critical window for the program where the team may have a realistic shot at a Big Ten Championship and beyond. Led by sophomore running back Nicholas Singleton and probable starting quarterback Drew Allar, there is a potentially exceptional quality about this group. But how far away are they from realizing that potential? And what might prevent them from doing so?

Penn State receiver have to prove it to T-Frank first

T-Frank developed criteria to rank each position instead of blindly assigning a rank. For example, Penn State’s running back room might be the most talented position room across all three phases of the game. But is there enough depth to push them up the rankings? There are three categories that each position will be ranked in; talent, depth, and growth potential. Check out an excerpt from the article tonight’s show is based on. Spoiler: it gives away fifth place. 

5. Wide receiver

• Talent: 7/10
• Depth: 6/10
• Growth potential: 8/10
• Total: 21

Penn State made it clear this offseason that upgrading the wide receiver position was necessary for the coming year. While they could secure two receivers in Malik McClain and Dante Cephas, it wasn’t exactly a home run considering where their top targets landed. McCalin brings star-quality tools to the room but has yet to prove he’s a bonafide starter and reliable player. Cephas is a trustworthy starter, but he won’t be on campus until he graduates. It’s a situation that should fill fans with some uneasiness. 

Beyond the transfers, the group largely consists of talented second-year players and some upperclassmen trying to find their way. Former top recruit Kaden Saunders has a chance to make a move next fall but KeAndre Lambert-Smith is the lone player with extensive playing time returning next season. It will be up to him to prove he’s the next lead receiver for the Nittany Lions.

Do you agree with T-Frank putting the receivers at the bottom of the list? Join the show at 7 pm to have your voice heard. He’ll be taking questions and conversing with the audience throughout the show. 

On the Penn State Hoops Show tomorrow, Nate Bauer sits down with National Player of the Week, Jalen Pickett. 

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