BWI Live: Recapping Penn State's recent roster moves

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New continues to stream out of the Penn State football program about player decisions for the 2025 season. We'll recap the flurry of activity around the program since our last live conversation on the Blue White Illustrated Live Show yesterday. Reporter Greg Pickel joins the show to discuss what he's been following, including the deal Tom Allen signed to join the Clemson staff as defensive coordinator, NFL Draft decisions from Sal Wormley, Kobe King, Nick Dawkins, and others. 

We'll also take your questions live on the show and discuss your thoughts about the upcoming season on the live chat! Join us live at 10 a.m. to be part of the show. 

Can't make it live? Check out the replay on our YouTube Channel, embedded in this article, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Penn State receiver room reset

The biggest news from Tuesday afternoon and evening was the departure of the team's top two receivers from the 2024 season. Omari Evans and Trey Wallace will both enter the transfer portal to seek a new home for their remaining time in college football. 

What's the impact of those moves? We'll discuss the portal exodus from the Penn State wide receiver room and the work Marques Hagans has done at the position, and we'll review the work the team did in the portal this offseason. 

Of course, we'll discuss what the team needs from the group in 2025 to raise the production bar from the offense. 

NFL Draft decisions

Several other veterans made decisions about their future on Tuesday. We'll discuss the impact of losing Sal Wormley and retaining Nick Dawkins, as well as how Smith Vilbert continues a trend on the defensive line for the Penn State defense. 

Of course, the biggest news was the decision of middle linebacker Kobe King to leave for the NFL. How does the team replace King? We'll discuss the names that fans need to know heading into spring football in March and April. 

Penn State target makes his decision

Finally, Harrisburg athlete Elias Coke will choose his college destination sometime during the show. If that happens, we'll react to his decision and discuss the impact of gaining his commitment or missing out on the versatile athlete. 

Coke is yet another player from a loaded Harrisburg team, including Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens, who have either chosen or are considering the Nittany Lions. Mickens and Brown are both high-four stars and top-100 players in the Class of 2026. 

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