Going into the 2022 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Penn State roster.
Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
James Franklin has an impressive class of 2022 recruits coming in for next season. One of those players is wide receiver Kaden Saunders. With the departure of Jahan Dotson to the NFL, it’s very likely the Nittany Lions will be in good hands, with Parker Washington, Western Kentucky transfer Mitchell Tinsley, and now Saunders.
Franklin expressed showed high praise for Saunders, saying he reminds him of a mixture of KJ Hamler and Jahan Dotson.
With second-year offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich, Penn State will have plenty to work with on their offense next season.
Preseason Player Profile
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Hometown: Westerville, OH
Ht: 5′-10″
Wt: 172 Ib.
247Sports Composite Ranking
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Class in 2021: High school senior
Career Stats
Photo: The Columbus Dispatch
No stats at Penn Stae just yet, but Saunders did have 47 receptions for 958 yards and 13 touchdowns during his 2020 season as a junior in high school.
Depth Chart Overview
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Penn State has a talented wide receiver room, headlined by Washington and Tinsley. With his talent, it is very likely we see plenty of playing time early for Saunders. It wouldn’t be too surprising to see him compete for that number three spot with KeAndre Lambert-Smith his first year.
Saunders has reliable hands, making catches in heavy traffic and using his speed to create an ample amount of separation. As mentioned earlier, Franklin expressed high praise for the freshman wide receiver,…
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