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Penn State Football: Updated jersey numbers for the 2023 season

By Morgan Chapman

The Penn State Nittany Lion mascot and cheerleaders run across the field before the start of a game against Michigan St. at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College. The Nittany Lions won, 35-16.Hes Dr 112622 Psumsu
The Penn State Nittany Lion mascot and cheerleaders run across the field before the start of a game against Michigan St. at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College. The Nittany Lions won, 35-16.Hes Dr 112622 Psumsu /
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Returning Players

STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 01: Jaylen Reed #7 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with Zakee Wheatley #6 after a defensive play against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Beaver Stadium on October 1, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 01: Jaylen Reed #7 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates with Zakee Wheatley #6 after a defensive play against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Beaver Stadium on October 1, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Jaylen Reed enters his junior year at safety, he decided to switch his number from #7 to #1. Expect his role to increase this season. Penn State beat writer Audrey Snyder asked him about the number change, which he explained below.

Wide receiver, Liam Clifford enters his redshirt-sophomore season at Penn State and has changed his number from #82 to #2, which he wore during his high school days at St. Xavier.

The sophomore speedster wide receiver Omari Evans wore #18 last season, but in 2023 he will wear #5 most recently worn by former wide receivers Mitchell Tinsley and Jahan Dotson.

Finally, offensive lineman Caedan Wallace entering his redshirt senior season will change his number from #79 to #73. This is an interesting move considering he has worn that number throughout his time at Penn State. The position battle between him and sophomore Drew Shelton at right tackle will be a fun battle to keep an eye on this off-season.

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