As spring practice gives way to summer workouts leading up to the start of training camp, Bill O'Brien will likely reveal the first depth chart of 2013. While all eyes will be on the starting quarterback decision, there are five other intriguing position battles to keep an eye on.
Ain't no such thing as too many four-star wide receivers, if Bill O'Brien's recruiting is any indication. Last night, Penn State secured a verbal from Middletown, Delaware's Chris Godwin -- the third four-star receiver to commit to O'Brien's program in the last 10 days, joining fellow commits DeAndre Thompkins and Troy Apke.
Eugene Lewis' playing career at Penn State is getting a later start than expected, but the slight delay may help him in the long run. Following a surprise redshirt season, the athletic receiver is primed to be a playmaker in Penn State's offense heading into 2013.
Following Saturday's Blue-White game, John Butler said that junior Adrian Amos would head into training camp as a starting safety after playing his first two seasons at cornerback. This move creates some interesting questions for the defensive coordinator and the secondary.
Fans will be able to get their first look at Bill O'Brien's 2013 squad as the Nittany Lions conclude spring football in Beaver Stadium with the annual Blue-White game. Kickoff is set for noon with the contest airing on Big Ten Network. As the day unfolds, we will be frequently updating this page to bring you the most comprehensive Blue-White coverage from pregame warmups to postgame recaps and reactions from players and coaches.
Penn State received its fifth commit for 2014 today, and it may be its biggest one yet. The recruit comes in the form of DeAndre Thompkins, a 6-0 170 lb. receiver from Swansboro, North Carolina.