Smolik suffered a season-ending injury against Iowa.
Payne has made appearances in the last three seasons for the Nittany Lions.
Boyer played in seven games this season.
Grunkemeyer has been the Nittany Lions starter since Drew Allar went down with a season ending injury.
Thomas was the No. 22 player in New Jersey out of high school.
Hudson had three games with no receptions and five with just one in 2025.