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Where Penn State Theo Johnson can improve as a blocker

Headshot 5x7 reduced qualityby:Thomas Frank Carr08/03/23

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Penn State tight end Theo Johnson is up to 264 pounds to start Penn State's 2023 season. He'll need that size and strength to improve his run blocking this fall. (Photo: Sean Fitz/BWI)

Penn State tight end Theo Johnson has undergone the final stage of his transformation from a high school wide receiver in Canada into a full-fledged tight end. At 264 pounds, he’s the heaviest and most intimidating tight end Penn State has produced in a growing line of impressive football players.  But what does all of that height, weight, and speed get you? We’ll focus on one specific subset blocking scheme indicating Johnson’s struggles and where he can improve next year. From there, we'll expand to a general theme of how Johnson blocked last season and where he can improve. 

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