Going into the 2024 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each scholarship player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
Drew Shelton has had the opportunity to play meaningful snaps in both of his college seasons, but 2024 is his first real chance to become a full-time starter for the Nittany Lions. He has filled in admirably at both left and right tackle, but with Olu Fashanu moving on to the NFL, Shelton is poised to become Penn State’s next left tackle. Is he ready to be a starter? Or will one of the other talented tackles win the job?
Preseason Player Profile
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Hometown: Downingtown, PA
Height: 6-5
Weight: 306 lb
Class in 2024: Junior
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2022: Consensus 4-star recruit, no. 14 OT (247Sports)
Drew Shelton was one of the top recruits in Pennsylvania in 2022, ranking as the third-best player in the state according to 247Sports. He was a consensus top-20 tackle in his class, ranking as high as 10th by ESPN. He received offers from multiple top programs such as Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and Oregon. Shelton committed to Penn State early in his junior season back in September 2020 but took an official visit to Florida before signing his letter of intent.
Career Stats
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Drew Shelton wasn’t expected to have to play in his freshman season in 2022, but an injury to star left tackle Olu Fashanu forced him onto the field. He started the final five games of the 2022 season, struggling at times but understandably so. He once again played significant snaps in 2023 and looked much more prepared to handle defenders at the college level.
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