Predicting Penn State football players’ overalls in EA Sports’ College Football 25

With the EA Sports College Football 25 video set to be released this summer, there has been a lot of buzz in the college football community about the game. Because of Penn State’s historically successful program, players can expect to have a talented roster to play with. Here at Onward State, we decided to predict the overalls of the top 20 players in the new game.

With three new coordinators and a young squad, fans should expect the team to have difficulty scoring, but to develop well in the final stretch.

We predicted the Nittany Lions would be an 84 overall team in the new game. Let’s analyze the player’s predicted overalls.

Quarterbacks

Drew Allar: 83 overall

In Drew Allar’s first year as a starter, he showed signs of being a great defender, but played very timidly. He often missed deep throws or showed hesitation in decision-making, which caused the offense to stall. Andy Kotelnicki has a talented, inexperienced quarterback on his hands who needs to play with more confidence to be great. If Allar is able to play with more poise and less hesitation, he could become the quarterback Penn State football has been waiting for.

Beau Pribula: 77 overall

Beau Pribula is a dual-threat quarterback who can throw the ball well and run the open field. He is often used to execute the center back draw, but makes selected plays when asked. It’s difficult to gauge Pribula’s abilities due to limited reps, but he is very agile and quick. His playing style is similar to former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley, and he should develop well under Kotelnicki and his dynamic offense if he can put all the pieces together.

Wide Receivers

Julian Fleming: 82 overall

Julian Fleming has great hands, route running, and strength for his size. He had trouble staying healthy early in his college career, and Fleming’s skill set has not yet transferred to the football field as many high school recruiters have portrayed. He has struggled to live up to the hype he received as the No. 1 receiver coming out of high school. If Fleming can stay healthy, he will have the opportunity to redeem himself and his career this season.

Trey Wallace: 80 overall

Trey Wallace is a veteran receiver with average route running skills, but also has decent hands and speed. He has battled injuries throughout his career at Penn State, and wide receiver production has been dismal in recent years. Kotelnicki’s new offense could help the wide receiver room produce more, including Wallace.

Liam Clifford: 77 overall

Liam Clifford is an excellent runner with a big frame and good hands. He’s not someone who goes up and past a corner for a catch, but he can catch the ball in traffic. He often finds weaknesses in zone coverages, and in his two years, Clifford has become better every year. As a redshirt, he should continue his growth as a solid wide receiver. His total could exceed 80 by the end of the season if he continues to produce at a higher level each season.

Tight finish

Tyler Warren: 89 overall

Last season, Tyler Warren outperformed every wide receiver currently on the roster. He is a physically dominant player who uses his body to catch the ball effectively. He possesses great awareness and strength, which allows him to be effective in the ground game as a blocking tight end. Warren is also dynamic and agile for his physical stature, so if Warren can continue producing at such a high level as a blocker and receiver, he would compile a great NFL Draft stock.

Running back

Nick Singleton: 90 overall

Nick Singleton is the smallest and most agile of the two-headed monster that Penn State boasts. He grew as a receiver in his college career due to his ability to make cuts and make money. Despite being a great receiver, Singleton needs to improve his running game. Even though he has breakout speed and acceleration, he is often hesitant to find the gap on the offensive line, whether due to his indecisiveness or struggles on the offensive line. If Singleton can run with confidence, he will have a bounce-back year.

Kaytron Allen: 91 overall

Kaytron Allen is the two-headed monster power that Penn State has at running back. Although slower and less agile than Singleton, Allen runs with authority. He is incredibly strong and constantly runs through tackles. Allen will continue to be a dominant force at running back with a new offensive coordinator.

Offensive Line

Drew Shelton: 79 overall

Drew Shelton brings veteran status to the offensive line for the 2024 season. He’s a physical blocker with a slightly smaller frame, and when replacing Olu Fashanu last season, he performed the role well considering it was his first season getting it. repetitions. As Shelton grows and develops, he should receive more attention from the NFL.

Sal Wormley: 81 overall

Sal Wormley has a smaller frame but offers good length as an interior offensive lineman. Even though he has quick feet, he struggles to hold blocks for a long period of time. Wormley has grown into being able to create blocks at the next level, and can improve as a pass blocker to enhance his skill set. His shorter height has been a limiting factor against dominant pass rushers.

Linebackers

Dom DeLuca: 82

Dom DeLuca is a young defensive stud. He covers the middle of the field well and is becoming effective at stopping the run. DeLuca is a former player who showed his physicality through his style of play, and defensive coordinator Tom Allen has a young star on his hands. DeLuca should continue to grow as a player at Linebacker U.

Tony Rojas: 81 overall

Tony Rojas is a promising young athlete, fast and agile. He can drop into pass coverage or chase down a running back. Rojas also has great acceleration that allows him to hit gaps and stop the race. He plays beyond his size, which will allow him to gain more weight without losing quickness as he develops. Due to his pure athleticism, he should develop well under Allen’s wing.

Defensive line

Abdul Carter: 94 overall

The X-factor in this lineup, Abdul Carter, brings energy and life to the Penn State defense. Carter is fast, agile and has strength beyond his size. He was able to stop the run and cover as a linebacker, and his offseason position change from linebacker to defensive end changed the course of his development to match that of former Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons. Carter should be effective at getting to the quarterback using his dynamic speed and strength and is also viewed as a potential first-round draft pick.

Dani Dennis-Sutton: 86 overall

Dani Dennis-Sutton is a physical presence on the inside defensive line. For his size, he is quick and a speed rusher who consistently makes smart plays. He is a quarterback nightmare and can often apply pressure even when double-teamed. Dennis-Sutton can free himself, swim and pound opposing blockers to get to the quarterback. He also has the ability to break free from blocks to attack the runner. Dennis-Sutton will perform well this season and build promising stock in the NFL Draft.

Dvon Ellies: 83 overall

Dvon Ellies is another strong force on the defensive line. He is excellent at hitting gaps and can pressure the quarterback. Ellies is good with his hands to gain an advantage and can chase the ball carrier and break away from blockers. His height is smaller, which leads to him being removed from play at times, but it is uncommon. Ellies contributes to a strong, veteran defensive line.

Kobe King: 82 overall

Kobe King brings size to the linebacker core. He is very athletic and has the speed and quickness to stop the run. King can hit the gap and find the runner at the line of scrimmage. His quickness allows him to reach pass coverage, and while he isn’t the best in coverage, he can still get the job done. King has room to develop, but as a sophomore, he has time to perfect his style of play.

Jaylen Reed: 85 overall

Jaylen Reed is poised and has an elite ability to stop the run. His quick decision making combined with his quickness allows him to hit the box and fill the run. Even though he is considered undersized, his speed and decision-making help put him in a position to succeed. Reed is effective in man-to-man coverage, but often jumps routes in zone coverage, which creates a risk in coverage. While he can improve his coverage skills, he brings a physical presence to the secondary.

KJ Winston: 84 overall

KJ Winston is aggressive as a downhill player. He is effective in the box and can stop the run. Winston plays with a lot of physicality, as he can deliver big hits to ball carriers. He covers man well when placed in the slot and has speed that allows him to cover receivers outside the numbers. He needs to improve his change of direction to improve inside the box and his coverage skills.

Cam Miller: 80 overall

Cam Miller is fast and has a good frame, but he needs to improve technically to be more successful at the college level. He is good at using his body to create better advantages in coverage and plays aggressively in pursuit, but his smaller size creates problems in completing tackles. Miller can gain more bulk as he develops technically, which will help him play better, and his athleticism will allow him to be versatile in coverage, whether at the safety position or at corner.

Special Teams

Riley Thompson: 65 overall

Even though his rating is low, Riley Thompson stands out as a punter. He has a strong leg and can place the ball inside the 20-yard line or even the 10-yard line effectively. Thompson can often set up opposing offenses in situations where they feel uncomfortable. The defense is put in a position to succeed when Thompson shoots the ball.