Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State DE Jordan Mayer with his player profile

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 players background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.Defensive end Jordan Mayer began his career at Wisconsin, where he redshirted before transferring to Penn State.

In his first season as a Nittany Lion, Mayer carved out a niche on special teams, appearing in 15 of 16 games last season.

He also appeared on defense in garbage time, recording 1.5 sacks.

Here's a look at Mayer heading into the 2025 season.Preseason Player ProfileHometown: Jefferson Hills, PennsylvaniaHeight: 6-4Weight: 233 lbClass in 2025: Redshirt sophomoreRecruiting RankingsClass of 2022: Consensus 3-star recruit, No.

84 edge rusher per 247SportsMayer wasn't offered by the in-state Nittany Lions out of high school, instead earning interest from teams like Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Rutgers and Wisconsin, where he committed initially.Career StatsGamesTacklesTackles for lossSacksForced fumbles20241521.51.50Depth Chart OverviewMayer saw time in a rotational role last season while also contributing on special teams, which will likely continue into 2025.This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: 2025 Penn State football: Jordan Mayer player profile.

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