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Analyzing the Penn State Depth Chart for the Ohio State Game

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Penn State has released their depth chart for the Whiteout game versus Ohio State.

After a much needed off week,  the Nittany Lions host Ohio State this Saturday night under the lights.  It’s the annual White Out game and the crowd will be ready for this one.  Let’s take a look at this week’s depth chart.

Due to Andrew Nelson’s injury, there has been some shuffling along the offensive line.  Brendan Mahon moves over from left tackle to right tackle.  Paris Palmer will now be starting at left tackle.  If Palmer struggles, don’t be surprised if James Franklin turns to Will Fries even though he would have to burn his redshirt.

Another change along the offensive line is Steven Gonalez is listed as the backup at left guard behind Ryan Bates.

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Over on defense, Curtis Cothran returns as one of the defensive tackle starters after he had to sit out the first half of the Maryland game due to a targeting penalty.  At strong safety, Ayron Monroe makes his first appearance this year on the depth chart.  He’ll be behind both Malik Golden and Nick Scott.

One thing noticeable is that both Brandon Bell and Jason Cabinda are not listed at any linebacker spot.  It remains to be seen if they will return this week.

There are no changes at special teams this week.  Let’s hope Blake Gillikin is healthy and ready to go.

OFFENSE

Quarterback
9 Trace McSorley (6-0, 205, Jr./So.)
2 Tommy Stevens (6-4, 218, So./Fr.)
7 Jake Zembiec (6-3, 205, Fr./Fr.)

Running Back
26 Saquon Barkley (5-11, 223, So./So.)
6   Andre Robinson (5-9, 216, So./Fr.)
8   Mark Allen (5-6, 181, Jr../So.)
24 Miles Sanders (5-11, 205, Fr./Fr.)

Wide Receiver (X)
12 Chris Godwin (6-1, 205, Jr./Jr..)
84 Juwan Johnson (6-4, 213, So./Fr.)
31 Gordon Bentley (6-0, 198, Sr../Jr.)

Wide Receiver (H)
12 DaeSean Hamilton (6-1, 205, Sr./Jr.)
13 Saeed Blacknall (6-3, 212, Jr./Jr.)
19 Gregg Garrity (5-10, 170, Sr./Sr.)

Wide Receiver (Z)
3  DeAndre Thompkins (5-11, 185, Jr./So.)
11 Irvin Charles (6-4, 219, So./Fr.)

Tight End/H-Back
88 Mike Gesicki (6-6, 252, Jr./Jr.)
89 Tom Pancoast (6-3, 235, Sr./Jr.)
18 Jonathan Holland (6-4, 245, So./Fr.)

Left Tackle
73 Paris Palmer (6-7, 300, Sr./Sr.)
71 Will Fries (6-6, 295, Fr./Fr.)
70 Brendan Mahon (6-4, 320, Sr./Jr.)

Left Guard
52 Ryan Bates (6-4, 305, So./Fr.)
57 Steven Gonzalez (6-4, 334, So./Fr.)
62 Michal Menet (6-4, 296, Fr./Fr.)

Center
72 Brian Gaia (6-3, 295, Gr./Sr.)
55 Wendy Laurent (6-2, 297, Gr./Sr.)
64 Zach Simpson (6-3, 292, So./Fr.)

Right Guard
66 Connor McGovern (6-5, 310, Fr./Fr.)
53 Derek Dowrey (6-3, 323, Gr./Sr.)
55 Wendy Laurent (6-2, 297, Gr./Sr.)

Right Tackle
70 Brendan Mahon (6-4, 320, Sr./Jr.)
77 Chasz Wright (6-7, 343, Jr./So.)
71 Will Fries (6-6, 295, Fr./Fr.)

DEFENSE

Defensive End
94 Evan Schwan (6-6, 263, Gr./Sr.)
19 Torrence Brown (6-3, 257, Jr./So.)
46 Colin Castagna (6-4, 253, So./So.)

Defensive Tackle
52 Curtis Cothran (6-5, 280, Sr./Jr.)
30 Kevin Givens (6-1, 275, So./Fr.)
93 Antoine White (6-2, 290, Jr./So.)

Defensive Tackle
41 Parker Cothren (6-4, 295, Sr./Jr.)
54 Robert Windsor (6-4, 305, So./Fr.)
56 Tyrell Chavis (6-3, 298, Jr./Jr.)

Defensive End
90 Garrett Sickels (6-4, 260, Sr./Jr.)
48 Shareef Miller (6-5, 255, So./Fr.)
97 Ryan Buchholz (6-6, 270, So./Fr.)

Will Linebacker
31 Cam Brown (6-5, 215, Fr./Fr.)
43 Manny Bowen (6-1, 220, So./So.)
20 Johnathan Thomas (5-11, 220, Jr./So.)

Middle Linebacker 
47 Brandon Smith (6-0, 220, Sr./Jr.)
33 Jake Cooper (6-1, 230, So./So.)
25 Von Walker (5-11, 213, Sr./Sr.)

Sam Linebacker
43 Manny Bowen (6-1, 220, So./So.)
7 Koa Farmer (6-1, 222, Jr./So.)
25 Von Walker (5-11, 213, Sr./Sr.)

Boundary Cornerback
29 John Reid (5-10, 191, So./So.)
1 Christian Campbell (6-1, 194, Jr./Jr.)
17 Garrett Taylor (6-0, 193, So./Fr.)

Free Safety
2 Marcus Allen (6-2, 202, Jr./Jr.)
28 Troy Apke (6-1, 206, Jr./Jr.)
9 Jarvis Miller (6-2, 205, So./Fr.)

Strong Safety
6 Malik Golden (6-0, 205, Gr./Sr.)
4 Nick Scott (5-11, 200, Jr./So.)
23 Ayron Monroe (5-11, 204, So./Fr.)

Field Cornerback
15 Grant Haley (5-9, 185, Jr./Jr.)
12 Jordan Smith (5-10, 185, Sr./Sr.)
37 Kyle Alston (5-9, 180, Sr./Jr.)

SPECIAL TEAMS

Punter
93 Blake Gillikin (6-2, 182, Fr./Fr.)
92 Daniel Pasquariello (6-1, 197, Jr./Jr.)
37 Chris Gulla (6-1, 196, Sr./Jr.)

Kicker
95 Tyler Davis (5-11, 18o, Sr./Jr.)
99 Joey Julius (5-10, 258, Jr./So.)
90 Alex Barbir (5-9, 195, Fr./Fr.)

Kick Offs
99 Joey Julius (5-10, 258, Jr./So.)
95 Tyler Davis (5-11, 18o, Sr./Jr.)
90 Alex Barbir (5-9, 195, Fr./Fr.)

Holder
37 Chris Gulla (6-1, 196, Sr./Jr.)
16 Billy Fessler (5-11, 188, Jr./So.)
93 Blake Gillikin (6-2, 182, Fr./Fr.)

Long Snapper
44 Tyler Yazujian (5-11, 235, 5th/Sr.)
41 Zach Ladonis (6-2, 236, Sr./Jr.)
96 Kyle Vasey (6-2, 242, Jr./Sr.)

Kickoff Returners
24 Miles Sanders (5-11, 205, Fr./Fr.)
4 Nick Scott (5-11, 200, Jr./So.)
26 Saquon Barkley (5-11, 223, So./So.)

Punt Returners
29 John Reid (5-10, 191, So./So.)
3 DeAndre Thompkins (5-11, 185, Jr./So.)
19 Gregg Garrity (5-10, 170, Sr./Sr.)
8 Mark Allen (5-6, 181, Jr./So.)

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