FB Recruiting Coveted Transfer Portal Wide Receiver Trebor Pena Visiting Penn State Today
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nobody ever has enough DT, it's the hardest position to recruit for. PSU is thin at DT and needs depth there to support the new defensive alignment.
This guy is a burner with good size. A lot more intriguing than the Syracuse dude IMHO. This guy would have all-B1G potential and would change the way defenses have to play PSU.
Yeah, I'd definitely prefer Keelan Marion over Pena. Then again, so would everyone else, so we're going to have to throw a ton of money his way to convince him to come here.
PSU has to match other people's money, PLUS convince him that Allar, contrary to the last two years, is capable of throwing to wideouts. A lot of these guys just want to maximize money and draft position, and being on a playoff team (or even a winning team) isn't their priority.
As long as you have a quality qb and a competent o-line, which PSU has and then some, IMO, the d-line is the single most important factor in determining whether a team is a true NC contender.
I don't care what the outcome is: All I can say is that I NEVER want to hear that lame excuse about the money, EVER AGAIN, after that Maryland kid chose them over us.
Never again. Not once
Agreed that he is a better prospect than Pena, and presumably without the demands of designing the offense around him plus a cool $2M. I am still not convinced of the utility of quickly getting a new WR up to speed this late in the game before the season starts, but at least the athleticism gives him a much better shot of being productive. He is very interesting. Also regarding Pena, there has been no announcement since his visit so I’m guessing the coaches were not impressed.
Just remember that we basically have a three week extra de facto training camp in September even after the regular training camp ends at the end of August. Informal workouts in the summer and six weeks before the Oregon game should be sufficient to learn pass routes. It's not like we're asking him to attend class too.
What about the development spin? Barnes has been here longer than Hagans and has produced 0 starters so far. The starters were recruited before Barnes was named DL coach.
Enough of this b.s. about "he wants the offense to go through him...". What player DOESN'T want the offense built for him? That's not a negative.
You know what IS a negative? Receivers who can't get open, don't fight through routes, don't complete routes, and don't fight for the ball in the Air. We had 4 of those guys last year which is why the offense was built around a 6'6" 265 pound tight end. It's also why we didn't get a chance to play the Buckeyes for the national championship.
They still have one job: go get another wide receiver who will do what those guys could not last year. They got two so far but they need another one. Guys who couldn't beat out the lames we had last year, do not count.
You know what IS a negative? Receivers who can't get open, don't fight through routes, don't complete routes, and don't fight for the ball in the Air. We had 4 of those guys last year which is why the offense was built around a 6'6" 265 pound tight end. It's also why we didn't get a chance to play the Buckeyes for the national championship.
They still have one job: go get another wide receiver who will do what those guys could not last year. They got two so far but they need another one. Guys who couldn't beat out the lames we had last year, do not count.
Won't be hard at all. Allar had no issues throwing to Warren. If you can run routes you'll get the ball
I think that guy is the real deal. There are a couple really good WR's who have jumped into the portal the last two weeks the BYU kid is probable as good as any of them maybe better.
Some people think that Pena is getting ready to accept an offer from PS, that was yesterday and for a whole lot less than 2 mil which I thought was a BS comment by his HC. But PS is trying to get in on the BYU kid which the same people say isn't happening. I will say if he visits Miami or Texas Tech they do throw money around. Just food for thought.
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My only comment on the $2m is that it may have been the number associated with staying at Syracuse. The kid and his agent may well have thought that S isn't a premier school that is going to give him the exposure needed to get into the top three rounds of the draft next year....but if they were willing to pay him $2m that would change things.
At a school like PSU he'll probably get a chance to play in the playoffs and prove himself worthy of being a draft pick.
The $2m may be a Syracuse number and not a PSU number. This is assuming it is true at all, as it may have been a point the coach was trying to make to boosters: Put up or lose talent.
Can't bring a player to PSU that isn't interested. Maybe Franklin can still get into the recruitment of the BYU WR as he seems like much more of a deep threat than Pena, but portal recruitments seem to happen pretty quickly.
Just looked up Pena's 2024 Syracuse stats in more detail. He was 9th overall on the team in yards per catch, and had the lowest YPC of any WR with at least 10 catches. Another of their WR's had more total yardage as well.
Pena did lead Syracuse in TD catches with 9, with their other top WR and their top TE each having 7. So Pena must be able to get some separation in goal to go situations because it doesn't seem that he made long TD catches.
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Warren could also catch a ball in traffic or balls that were a bit high or behind him.
yup, warren was a huge target and caught virtually everything. Perfect for a QB with inconsistent location.
Md has significantly more NIL money than us, I dont care what the press says. I know kids going to MD, they have tons. Thats part of the basketball issue, is that they are spending so much on football that the basketball kids want more since they actually win and the football team doesnt
I’m still unsure why we believe he is the answer to our woes. He’s clearly very demanding, and he clearly was unremarkable for Syracuse. My biggest fear is that we would give him the house.
I'm hoping he goes to his next visit and commits there, where ever that is. Then Franklin gets serious with the BYU WR, and gives him the $ it takes to get him, unless Franklin sees something in his character that would upset the apple cart. Or just stays pat and tells Drew to throw the ball to Denmark and Gonzalez, in addition to Ross and Hudson.......
Pena may have a different methodology than some other players as he seems to have had that with his exit from Syracuse. But when a player leaves campus from a serious visit without committing, and goes to other visits it usually means he's not coming.
Basketball players get higher average revenue share per player because there are only 14 per team
| Est Revenue Sharing 2025 | Revenue Sharing % | Revenue $ Share | Eligible Athletes | Average $ per Athlete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ten Average | 100.0% | 19,967,336 | 458 | |
| Football | 78.3% | 15,630,434 | 105 | 148,861 |
| Mens Basketball | 15.0% | 3,006,642 | 14 | 208,795 |
| All Other Sports | 6.7% | 1,330,260 | 471 | 2,825 |
PSU will reach the cap of $22.5 million. Maryland is only expected to have $18.1 million. This article also shows NIL collective funding and it's much less for MD.
Certainly the BYU kid over Pena but there are like 20 schools going after him. Do we have a shot?
We definitely have one of the largest NIL funds for the 2025 season in contrast to prior years, but we do not spend it on portal players, as seen in this situation (assuming my link above is accurate.) We spend it on retention. That was also directly stated by the Happy Valley United president last year. We will never ever get a top WR portal player under this philosophy, but we’re also not gonna lose our top players to the portal either. That’s the trade-off.
Thoughts:
- Pena wasn't one of the top 20 WRs in the portal but he is one of the top WRs still available. That's his leverage.
- I think PSU has the money to get him. The problem is team unity if you pay the new guy more than the existing stars. How would it go down if we paid Pena $2 million when existing stars are being paid $1 million?
He was not significantly better than who we have already and the coaches discovered this when he worked out for them. Move on. Maybe we have a shot at the BYU transfer who does appear to be an upgrade for the room.
Wasn't one of the top 20 counting fall? He's definitely a top 20 for spring? He's also better than either guy we got in the ball...barely.
What existing stars are getting only a million? You don't think Allar Singleton and Allen are playing for less than market value do you?
If those guys came back to win a title shouldn't the be thrilled with anyone that helps them do that...then ask for more money
It will be interesting to see what sources are correct on this. Who the heck knows.
PSU needs to be aggressive in getting the BYU receiver on campus for a visit. This guy is a real difference maker.
Penn State wide receivers have ‘taken a huge step forward,’ says Drew Allar
Penn State is looking in the spring transfer portal for wide receiver help. But Drew Allar said the players in the program are making strides.
Allar thinks the room is much improved. Obviously that’s the only thing you can say publicly, but I was still excited to read the article and his thoughts.
For me the most important thing is for Allar to believe it, true or not. As he needs to throw the ball to them!!!! Too many times last season WR's broke lose uncovered deep and Allar was Zoned In on a short route to a TE or other.....Penn State wide receivers have ‘taken a huge step forward,’ says Drew Allar
Penn State is looking in the spring transfer portal for wide receiver help. But Drew Allar said the players in the program are making strides.www.pennlive.com
Allar thinks the room is much improved. Obviously that’s the only thing you can say publicly, but I was still excited to read the article and his thoughts.
Notice it said it does not count any third-party NIL offerings which is where Maryland makes up for it. Kevin plank is very interested in making the football team better, more so than he is the basketball team, but unfortunately their head coach is an idiot. I know there are a few players in the portal there offering ridiculous amounts to but they’re also getting those same amounts from other high schoolsBasketball players get higher average revenue share per player because there are only 14 per team
Est Revenue
Sharing 2025Revenue
Sharing %Revenue
$ ShareEligible
AthletesAverage $
per AthleteBig Ten Average 100.0% 19,967,336 458 Football 78.3% 15,630,434 105 148,861 Mens Basketball 15.0% 3,006,642 14 208,795 All Other Sports 6.7% 1,330,260 471 2,825
PSU will reach the cap of $22.5 million. Maryland is only expected to have $18.1 million. This article also shows NIL collective funding and it's much less for MD.
