Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

The Lions247 staff conducts its annual 11-man draft, creating four teams from the current Penn State roster. Which players proved to be early-round priorities and who brings high upside to their squad despite lacking much college game experience? Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Calvaruso, the resident recruiting insider at Lions247.com, discusses two exciting new commitments to Penn State's football team: offensive tackle Marlen Bright and edge rusher Tyson Harley. The conversation delves into what these additions mean for the team's recruiting strategy and future performance. Calvaruso also highlights five freshmen poised to make an impact in the 2025 season, including standout talents like Kobe Howard and Jameer Joseph, painting an optimistic picture for the team's upcoming challenges.

The Penn State football program added more than 35 new players this offseason via freshmen additions and transfer pickups. The Lions247 Podcast returns with focus on that group, as we rank the top 10 new Nittany Lions based on instant-impact potential. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following four commitments since last Wednesday, Penn State's 2026 recruiting class is under close review, from early-impact potential to highest ceiling. Plus, which prospects remain priority targets for the Nittany Lions Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Lions247 Podcast breaks down two new commitments for the 2026 Penn State recruiting class in edge rusher Jackson Ford and tight end Pierce Petersohn, while also taking a closer look at quarterback Peyton Falzone's flip to Auburn. Plus, where is the Crystal Ball pointing for key remaining Nittany Lions targets? Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Calvaruso, a recruiting analyst for Lions247, and Daniel Gallen, a writer covering Penn State athletics, dive deep into the tumultuous state of Penn State football recruiting. They discuss recent misses on key targets and the competitive rivalry with Notre Dame. Injury updates and roster changes show the team's ongoing evolution. The standout performances from a recent camp highlight future talent. Plus, insights on how local successes may shape recruitment, including a promising NBA prospect from Happy Valley.

Penn State football must replace several starters from its playoff run, so we take a closer look at key competitions across the depth chart. Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions face some challenges on the recruiting trail, host another prospect camp and prepare for Lasch Bash. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lions247 Podcast returns with a close look at Penn State's latest commitment in four-star linebacker Elijah Littlejohn. Plus, we discuss feedback from an important official visit weekend for the Nittany Lions and update the quarterback recruiting target board. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State quarterbacks are in the spotlight with personal trainer Brad Maendler, who works with current Nittany Lions QBs Drew Allar and Ethan Grunkemeyer, along with commits Peyton Falzone and Troy Huhn. Plus, there's another big recruiting weekend ahead featuring official visitors. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices