Penn State underclassmen who could push for playing time: Zakee Wheatley

At some point every coach on the Penn State football staff has likely uttered some form of the following thought. It’s not intended to be cruel but as a motivating tool for their players. But unfortunately, while it’s not cruel, it is the harsh reality of competitive environments. “Don’t get complacent because we go out and look for players that can replace you every year.” So with that thought in mind, which players on the roster are in that very real situation? Who needs to step up their game and leave no doubt that they are worthy of being on the field, lest they be supplanted. Check out the rest of the series: Harrison Wallace Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen Tyler Warren Dani Dennis-Sutton and Demeioun Robinson Zane Durant Penn State veteran at risk of losing playing time: Keaton Ellis This offseason, one of the interesting storylines was how the Penn State depth chart would shake out at safety.