Penn State hosted its annual Lift for Life event, supporting rare disease research. The team participated in several competitions, including tire flipping, bench press, and cone drills. The event was also open to fans, with children getting to interact with players on the field. Additionally, it was also the first time that the media had had a chance to see newcomers to the program since the start of the summer session.
Penn State freshmen at Lift for Life
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter playing catch with his new teammates during the Lift For Life event.
Redshirt Freshman defensive end Davon Townley Jr warming up before Lift For Life.
Receiver Anthony Ivey warming up before Lift For Life.
Freshman quarterback Beau Pribula taking a break between agility drills with young fans.
Starting tackle Caedan Wallace described redshirt freshman Landon Tengwall as having a “baseline maturity that everyone feels comfortable with him in there.” Here, Tengwall observes the tire flip at Lift for Life
Penn State head coach James Franklin says the team has high expectations for Demeioun Robinson this fall.
Freshman tackle Drew Shelton has been a regular at Penn State’s camps this fall. Here, he plays cornhole with his teammates.
Penn State’s newest transfers Hunter Nourzad (left) and Demeioun “Chop” Robinson (right) are fitting in quickly.
Freshman defensive tackle Kaleb Artis playing cornhole with fellow new arrivals.
Redshirt freshman tight end Khalil Dinkins observing his teammates playing catch.
Freshman safety KJ Winston playing with young fans on the field at Penn State’s practice facility.
Cornerback Cam Miller interacting with teammates and fans during Lift For Life
Freshman right tackle Maleek McNeil tips the scales at 355 pounds. At 6-7, he’s the biggest Nittany Lion on the roster.
Penn State receiver Malick Meiga refereeing the tire flip competition at Lift for Life.
Freshman safety Mekhi Flowers joins a deep and talented secondary in Happy Valley.
Transfer wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley has been working on speed and explosiveness this summer according to head coach James Franklin’s comments this spring.
After a stellar spring, big things are expected this fall from second-year defensive back Zakee Wheatley.
Zane Durant is noticeably thicker and reports are that he’s closer to 275 pounds than his current listed weight on the official roster.
Freshman guard Vega Ioane doesn’t disappoint in person. He’s bigger and more intimidating than most freshmen who just stepped on campus.
Anticipation is building for the debut of five-star running back Nick Singleton as the season draws closer.
One of the newest arrivals on campus is freshman defensive back Cristian Driver. Driver was originally recruited to play safety at Penn State but will start out at corner.
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Photos by: Thomas Frank Carr