Penn State Football: 6 young Nittany Lions who could see more time

BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 24: Lance Dixon #10 of the Penn State Nittany Lions in action on defense during a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 24, 2020 in Bloomington, Indiana. Indiana won 36-35 overtime. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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Oct 19, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Shea Patterson (2) passes the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Adisa Isaac (20) pressures during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Adisa Isaac

Penn State’s top three defensive ends from this season, Shaka Toney, Shane Simmons and Jayson Oweh, are not expected back next season.

That leaves a huge void in talent and depth at the position in 2021. Isaac, a sophomore, is expected to be Penn State’s top defensive end next season. He already gets ample playing time as a second teamer, and the hope is that playing times continues this season.

There’s no doubt that Isaac will be a capable starter next season, but with the depth around him looking shaky, he’ll need to turn into a star like his predecessors Yetur Gross-Matos and Shaka Toney. Valuable playing time this season should help him get there.

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