“High School AD’s need to be BETTER!”

High School football returns TONIGHT all across the US. Steve Jones sends a message to High School athletic directors and programs: Prioritize radio more than they currently do

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“Collins and Dixson are the backbone”

Audavion Collins and Daryus Dixson are both looking at major years in Happy Valley as a lockdown corner tandem. Steve loves what he sees from the 5th year and sophomore alike.

What corner has stood out to Steve Jones? True freshman Josiah Zayas has shown Steve his ability and playing prowess.

Iowa State transfer Safety Marcus Neal is one of the stars of the Nittany Lion defense. Steve Jones breaks down Neal’s talents.

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“Rojas can do it all”

LB Tony Rojas is back following his 2025 season ending early in injury. Steve Jones is impressed with Rojas and sees the first few games as integral to his season.

Listed as a LB, Caleb Bacon is showing out in Happy Valley. Steve Jones sees the versatile 6’4” defender playing across the field for the Nittany Lions in 2026

Iowa State transfer LB Cooper Ebel is the “best all-rounder” of the incoming PSU Linebackers. Steve Jones is HIGH on Ebel’s ceiling in Happy Valley.

Can move, hit with power, the whole shebang. Ikenna Ezeogu is set to play a big part in D’Anton Lynn’s 2026 DE room.

Sophomore Alex Tatsch played for PSU down the stretch in 2025. Steve Jones sees(eventually) a place for Tatsch in Matt Campbell’s new-look PSU team

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“They needed to keep Barker”

The definition of consistency. Penn State returns Ryan Barker to Happy Valley as one of the nation’s best kickers - and a powerhouse at the position.

Penn State just so happens to be Long-Snapper U. From Chris Stoll to Tyler Duzansky, PSU’s pipeline of Long Snappers is continuing in record fashion.

Penn State is in need of a new returner in 2026. Steve’s first thought: RB Cam Wallace.

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“Granville looks really good”

Max Granville’s 2025 season was cut short due to injury. But the Defensive End is back getting healthy for 2026 and Steve Jones likes what he sees.

Colorado transfer Alexander McPherson and Yvan Kemajou have flashed for different reasons under Matt Campbell. Both will have roles to play for PSU moving forward.

Can move, hit with power, the whole shebang. Ikenna Ezeogu is set to play a big part in D’Anton Lynn’s 2026 DE room.

True Freshman Jackson Ford has caught the eye of Steve Jones. The 6’5” Malvern Prep product is showing flashes of high-level talent.

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“Buhr has that nasty in him”

Incoming Iowa State transfer Trevor Buhr is who Steve Jones highlights off the bat in our 2026-27 O-Line breakdown.

Malachi Goodman once again gets praise from Steve Jones. The 6’6” LT is poised to play for PSU, and Steve Jones breaks down why that is.

Brock Riker started at Texas State. Steve Jones sees the 6’4” center as a true Power 4 starting center here at PSU.

Penn State’s right side of the O-Line is set to be anchored by Cooper Cousins and Anthony Donkoh - and for good reason!

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“Eskildsen and Howard are CONSISTENT!”

How good is Penn State’s WR room in 2026? Steve Jones is bullish on Koby Howard and Brett Eskildsen leading the new Nittany Lion receiver group.

Another safe set of hands in the 6’3” Chase Sowell for Rocco Becht to throw the ball to? Sign Steve Jones up for more of that for Penn State in 2026.

Omarion Jackson was going to swap between WR and Safety. Spoilers: He’s too good to try out the alternative for Penn State.

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“Both can do-it-all”

Next up: RB’s! ISU transfer Carson Hansen and OSU transfer James Peoples have highly impressed Steve Jones - who feels confident in Penn State’s new-look rushing attack

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