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Penn State vs. Kent State Position Grades

By Barry Leonard Jr.

Sep 3, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin congratulates defensive end Shareef Miller (48) following a sack against Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Justin Agner (not pictured) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Kent State 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Sep 3, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin congratulates defensive end Shareef Miller (48) following a sack against Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Justin Agner (not pictured) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Kent State 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /
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Sep 3, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) makes a catch during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) makes a catch during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receivers / Tight Ends 

This grade was a bit tough to come up with. Penn State didn’t put up huge passing numbers, but the unit did just enough to be effective. There were some drops, especially early, but overall it was a decent day from the guys catching passes.

Chris Godwin led the way with seven catches for 67 yards. His 12 targets led the team. Although he didn’t get into the end zone, he showed a clear connection with quarterback Trace McSorley.

The only wide receiver to score Saturday was DaeSean Hamilton. However, he finished with just two catches for nine yards. Saeed Blacknall had two receptions for 24 yards, while DeAndre Thompkins had a pretty 43-yard reception.

Junior Mike Gesicki was the only tight end to record a catch. He finished the game with three receptions for 49 yards, including a 30-yard touchdown catch. It was a very impressive day for the junior who struggled catching the ball last season.

The Penn State pass catchers are better than they showed against Kent State, but overall it was a decent performance. As the season goes on, they’ll have to step up and make some big catches when needed.

Grade: B

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