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Penn State Places Five Players on 2025 Freaks List Led by No. 8 DT Zane Durant

Bruce Feldman’s preseason rankings spotlight Happy Valley’s offseason gains in raw athleticism ahead of training camp

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Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Zane Durant (28) celebrates a play against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Five Penn State athletes earned spots on The Athletic’s 2025 Freaks List, reflecting the program’s sustained strength under coach James Franklin.
  • Defensive tackle Zane Durant secured the No. 8 ranking after recording a 4.66-second 40-yard dash, a 660-pound squat and a 425-pound bench press.
  • Running back Nick Singleton checked in at No. 19 with a 4.35-second 40-yard dash, a 435-pound bench press and a 660-pound squat.
  • Linebacker Tony Rojas reached No. 30 by improving his 40-yard dash to 4.37 seconds, boosting his vertical jump to 37½ inches and lowering his shuttle to 4.05 seconds.
  • Cornerback Elliot Washington II (No. 47) set a school DB squat record at 565 pounds and ran a 4.32-second 40-yard dash, while tight end Khalil Dinkins (No. 71) posted a school-best 4.50-second dash and topped 21.8 mph on GPS.