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

By Alec Whitaker

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)
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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4. Hakeem Beamon

Antonio Shelton is the only defensive tackle expected to leave after the season.

Although that sounds good for depth, Penn State still needs someone to fill the void left by Shelton. Hakeem Beamon has a chance to be that guy.

He started the season on the second team, but fell to third on the latest depth chart. He has the some of the highest upside of any defensive tackle on the roster. With that said, as a redshirt freshman, he still has ways to go in his development.

Playing meaningful downs would go a long way to help that development, especially if he’s expected to be counted on next year.

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