Andrew Rappleyea News, Rumors, Updates - Penn State Nittany Lions

Expected to be ready for season Rappleyea (foot) sat out the entirety of Penn State's spring practice period but is expected to be ready for the season, per Penn State on SI.

Impact Rappleyea logged 20 catches for 180 yards and three touchdowns at Penn State last fall. The tight end dealt with a foot injury this offseason, and he was limited throughout spring and will continue to be throughout fall camp. However, he should be ready for Week 1 against Marshall.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time in spring Rappleyea (foot) is suffering from a foot injury and will miss time during spring practices, per Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com.

Impact Rappleyea posted a picture of himself with his right foot in a cast on social media, revealing his injury. The 6-foot-4 tight end caught 20 passes for 180 yards and three touchdowns for the Nittany Lions during the 2025 season. His ailment has been referred to as a "short-term injury", and his timeline for a return to action had been set for this summer, indicating that the issue is not expected to affect his availability for the upcoming season.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks plane once again Rappleyea hauled in 5 of 6 targets for 18 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 22-10 victory over Clemson.

Impact Rappleyea found the end zone for the third straight game, a strong way to close out the tight end's redshirt sophomore season. Now slated to return to Happy Valley, he should be one of the Nittany Lions' top tight ends next fall. He finishes 2025 with 20 catches for 180 yards and three scores.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State Defeats Clemson In Frigid Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium

Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards, as Penn State defeated Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Penn State Defeats Clemson In Frigid Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium

Grunkemeyer throws two TDs as Penn State beats Clemson 22-10 in Pinstripe Bowl

Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, including a 73-yard strike to Trebor Pena early in the fourth quarter, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pin...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Steps up with touchdown catch Rappleyea gathered in all four targets for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-36 victory versus Rutgers.

Impact Although Rappleya played limited snaps this season, the sophomore will have a shot at the top of the depth chart at tight end for the 2025-26 squad, assuming he remains with the team. He was a reliable target for Ethan Grunkemeyer in the contest and should see a few targets in the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State's Ethan Grunkemeyer finds Andrew Rappleyea for 53-yard TD, tying up game vs. Rutgers

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Allen becomes Penn State's career rushing leader as Nittany Lions pound Cornhuskers 37-10

Kaytron Allen ran for 160 yards with two touchdowns and Penn State’s defense played its best game of the season to keep the Nittany Lions’ bowl hopes alive with a 37-10 win over Ne...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Could this Penn State tight end fill the void left by Tyler Warren? | Sporting News Penn State's Andrew Rappleyea has occasionally earned comparisons to Rob Gronkowski with his personality and No. 87.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Participates in Tuesday practice Rappleyea (lower body) participated in Penn State's latest practice Tuesday, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rappleyea logging multiple fall practices suggests his lower body is in good condition. The tight end is looking for his first counting stats in 2025, having not logged any despite logging some games the year before.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice participant Saturday Rappleyea (lower body) participated in Penn State's team practice Saturday, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rappleyea kept jumping in for blocking reps, willingly mixing up with Penn State's tight ends and linemen. Though he both still seems to be regaining comfort and strained at some points, his injury status is probable as the Nittany Lions prepare for Nevada on Aug. 30/

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for on-field work Rappleyea (lower body) is not ready to participate in spring practice, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rappleyea suffered a season-ending injury at the beginning of the 2024 season and is still not ready for on-field work. He started alongside future NFL draft pick Tyler Warren during the 2024 season opener, so the coaching staff clearly saw something in him while he was healthy. There is still no exact time table for his return, but if he can get healthy he should see a decent amount of playing time.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against SMU Rappleyea (lower body) will not appear in the first round of the CFB Playoffs against SMU.

Impact Rappleyea will remain sidelined with a lower-body injury that has plagued him for most of the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman tight end saw 45 snaps during Penn State's season opener against West Virginia, but he has been unable to return since. Rappleyea's only chance to return this season would be in a possible CFB Quarterfinal matchup against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31, if he is available.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Rappleyea (lower body) will not appear in Saturday's game against the Terrapins.

Impact Rappleyea will remain sidelined for an eleventh-consecutive game after suffering a lower-body injury in Penn State's season opener. The 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman will likely have an opportunity to return later this season in either the Big Ten Championship, a bowl game, the CFB Playoffs or a combination of the three.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Rappleyea (lower body) won't play against Minnesota.

Impact Rappleyea hasn't played since the opener. At this point, the tight end isn't of significance in this Penn State offense.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Rappleyea (lower body) is out Saturday against against Purdue.

Impact It'll be the ninth straight game Rappleyea's missed since playing 45 snaps in Penn State's opener. The redshirt freshman has yet to record a reception at the collegiate level.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Washington Rappleyea (lower body) will not appear in Saturday's game against Washington.

Impact Rappleyea is set to remain sidelined for the Nittany Lions as they host Washington. The 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman, who saw 45 snaps in Penn State's opener against West Virgina, has not appeared since Week 1.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Buckeyes Rappleyea (lower body) won't play against Ohio State.

Impact Rappleyea was reported earlier in September to be dealing with a "long-term" injury, and the tight end still hasn't played since Week 1. That won't change in a big showdown with Ohio State, and his next chance to see the field will come against Washington on Nov. 9.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has 'long-term' injury Rappleyea is dealing with a "long-term" injury according to head coach James Franklin, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact This comes as little surprise, as the tight end was spotted on crutches during the Nittany Lions' clash with Bowling Green. He's now set to miss significant time after playing in the opener.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In crutches on sideline Rappleyea was seen in crutches on the sideline during Saturday's game versus Bowling Green, Audrey Snyder of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rappleyea missed Saturday's game and now it's more clear why. It's unclear exactly what injury he is dealing with but he will likely miss significant time since he's on crutches.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. BGSU Rappleyea (undisclosed) won't play against Bowling Green, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Rappleyea played in Penn State's opener against West Virginia but didn't log a catch. Now, he'll have to wait until at least Week 4 against Kent State to record his first statistic on the season. With Khalil Dinkins back, however, the Nittany Lions should be set at tight end.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Young Penn State tight end Andrew Rappleyea on his 2024: 'I just want to make an impact' Rappleyea, a four-star signee in James Franklin's 2023 recruiting class, redshirted last season.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

Set to play against Maryland Rappleyea (undisclosed) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus Maryland, Seth Engle of The Daily Collegian reports.

Impact Rappleyea will return to action Saturday after missing the last two games with an undisclosed injury. However, the freshman tight end has yet to catch a pass this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Rappleyea (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Rappleyea will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed issue. His next chance to return would be Nov. 4 against Maryland.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Rappleyea is out for Saturday's game versus Ohio State.

Impact Rappleyea has yet to catch a pass this season, so his absence shouldn't affect Penn State's offense. His next chance to suit up will be Week 9's matchup with Indiana.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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