Who's Winning Penn State's Winter Workouts? The Coaches Explain

Penn State's coaching staff offers a glimpse at who's been impressive during winter training.

Penn State is progressing through winter football workouts, with spring drills set to begin later in March. The program has not announced details on a possible Blue-White spring game, though one potentially could welcome fans back to Beaver Stadium.

Throughout winter workouts, coaches have been highlighting the progress of individual players at their positions. Who have been the standouts? Here's a collection of tweets from the Penn State staff.

Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mike Yurcich has recognized returning starter Sean Clifford and redshirt freshman Ta'Quan Roberson. But Yurcich also highlighted walk-on quarterback Mason Stahl.

.@MasonStahl Was tremendous today!!! Appreciate his desire, heart and his sacrifice for the brotherhood! Iron to Iron - Lion to Lion! #WeAre pic.twitter.com/W7UN71tEvg

— Michael Yurcich (@Coach_Yurcich) March 2, 2021

Running back John Lovett, who transferred to Penn State from Baylor, has drawn the attention of coach Ja'Juan Seider several times.

Winter workout #5 #LawnBoyz of the day went to @_jlovett7 !! Continue to push with consistent effort and attitude every workout 🏋️ 🦁💪🏽🏃🏾‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/pqrqOPicV0

— Ja’Juan Seider (@coachseider) March 2, 2021

Receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield noted the performance of veteran Daniel George.

My main man @11DanielGeorge brought it from the first drill to the last drill!!! WR Competitor of the Day pic.twitter.com/TKoxin7qol

— Taylor Stubblefield (@CoachStubbs) March 2, 2021

Tight ends coach Ty Howle had plenty of praise recently for redshirt freshman Theo Johnson, who has thrived in the workouts as well.

Winter Workout #5 Competitor of the day @theo_Johnson_ keeps getting better every day! This group keeps competing and getting stronger. #ACES pic.twitter.com/imh2PGQQiw

— Ty Howle (@CoachTHowle) March 2, 2021

Offensive line coach Phil Trautwein took notice of guard Bryce Effner, who could figure into an interior rotation next season.

Winter Workout #5 #OLMVP: @b_effner! Getting stronger and preparing to win! #ChampionshipCulture #WeAre pic.twitter.com/lVhHjtX4nG

— Phil Trautwein (@CoachTrautFB) March 2, 2021

Defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Brent Pry praised returning starter Ellis Brooks.

Model of consistency everyday!! @ellis_brooks13 gave it all every rep this morning!! #WeAre #LBU pic.twitter.com/4rntPhfakJ

— Brent Pry (@CoachPryVT) March 2, 2021

As he continues getting up to speed with the roster, new safeties coach Anthony Poindexter highlighted the work of freshman walk-on Dominic DeLuca.

Workout #5 competitor of day was Dominic DeLuca @dominic_deluca9 he brings it everyday #WeAre pic.twitter.com/RjlCs6n2oH

— Anthony Poindexter (@Coachpoindexter) March 2, 2021

Keaton Ellis continues to advance under cornerbacks coach Terry Smith.

This morning’s workout was gritty. @_keatonellis capped it by 2 competition wins. I am excited about Keaton. #AlphaDogs #LockDownU pic.twitter.com/XQtu05hZzO

— Terry M. Smith (@CoachTerryPSU) March 2, 2021

Defensive end Adisa Isaac, in line to become a starter, garnered praise from coach John Scott, Jr.

.@A1Isaac1 This guy competes every rep and continues to get better each workout. Dominant workout today Adisa. pic.twitter.com/8xlRUSlSUJ

— John Scott Jr. (@CoachJScott_DL) March 2, 2021

And kicker/punter Jordan Stout won another day, according to special teams coach Joe Lorig.

He was DOMINANT this morning. Great Work @JORDANSTOUT92
Core Value #3
Compete in EVERYTHING you do. pic.twitter.com/de3wODzi05

— Joe Lorig (@CoachJoeLorig) March 2, 2021

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