Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each 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.
Through two seasons in Happy Valley, defensive end Mason Robinson hasn't logged any snaps, but he may earn an opportunity in 2025 following the departure of Abdul Carter, Smith Vilbert, Amin Vanover and Joseph Mupoyi from the position room. Here's a look at Robinson entering next season.
Robinson earned interest from Georgia, Michigan, Miami, Oregon, Oklahoma and others during his recruitment process.
It'll be tough for Robinson to crack the two-deep and see significant time this season. Despite the departures from the room, the Nittany Lions have several talented underclassmen vying for prominent roles next season along proven starter Dani Dennis-Sutton.