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Penn State football: 6 players who (probably) won’t be back in 2024

By Josh Yourish

Penn State cornerback Kalen King (4) celebrates with safety Jaylen Reed (1) after Reed intercepted a pass in the first half of an NCAA football game against Indiana Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions won, 33-24.
Penn State cornerback Kalen King (4) celebrates with safety Jaylen Reed (1) after Reed intercepted a pass in the first half of an NCAA football game against Indiana Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions won, 33-24. /
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Nov 4, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu (74) celebrates with tight end Theo Johnson (84) after scoring a first-half touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu (74) celebrates with tight end Theo Johnson (84) after scoring a first-half touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 4 Theo Johnson, Junior

With Mike Gesicki, Pat Freiermuth, and Brenton Strange all getting drafted into the NFL over James Franklin’s tenure at Penn State, the Nittany Lions are starting to become known for their tight ends. Theo Johnson will be the next name on that list, either in 2024 or 2025.

As a junior, Johnson has produced 246 yards and four touchdowns on 24 catches through eight games. Johnson will likely test the NFL waters despite having one year of eligibility left.

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