Coming into spring practice 19 pounds of muscle heavier, the sophomore running back has the opportunity to stand out in the coming weeks in a loaded backfield.
The Nittany Lions have brought in E.J. Barthel to lead the recruiting charge for James Franklin's squad going forward, the former Temple Owls director of recruiting announced via Twitter on Friday.
From the football team's shocking run to a Big Ten title and the Rose Bowl, to men's hockey's emergence, and wrestling's continued dominance, the Nittany Lions have been flourishing across the board in record fashion during the 2016-17 slate.
Junior cornerback Jabari Butler played his high school ball at powerhouse Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas before spending two years at FCS Abilene Christian.
Penn State's coaching staff and players named Trace McSorley, Jason Cabinda, and Nick Scott as team captains for the 2017 season on offense, defense, and special teams, respectively.
James Franklin took to the podium to discuss outlook in spring ball before the team hits the field for the first time officially in 2017.