For many fans, Penn State football is a year-round event because of recruiting. They hear of the these highly-rated prospects day-in and day-out throughout their recruitments, but then once said recruits get to Happy Valley, the focus on them gets shifted away because of impending redshirt years. With the Blue-White game coming up, it’s a prime opportunity for those coming off their redshirt season to reestablish themselves in the spotlight, and to show that the hype as a recruit wasn’t all for naught.
Here are five rising redshirt freshmen to watch for during this year’s Blue-White game.
Did I predict that Justin Shorter would lead Penn State in receptions last year?