No. 10: TE Luke Reynolds
How he got here
Reynolds was a composite/industry 4-star player in high school, and one of the top 20 tight ends in the country. From Massachusetts originally, he attended attended Cheshire Academy in Connecticut after tranfering there his sophomore season. Reynolds, due to Andrew Rappleyea’s season-ending injury in 2024, was thrust into the fire his first season, and he did not disappoint.
Reynolds had 9 receptions for 111 yards last season, one of which went for a touchdown
against Purdue. But his most important stat may have been his 32-yard run on a fake punt against Minnesota, a play that kept Penn State’s season from going off the rails —especially at the hands of Minnesota, again. Reynolds showed why he was such a highly ranked player right out of the gate, serving as a great option for Tyler Warren, when the latter needed a break.
What to expect in 2025
With Warren gone, it’s a three-way competition for the tight end spot. Given Penn State’s propensity to play multiple tight ends, expect Reynolds to push for the second tight end spot, replacing the role Khalil Dinkins played as season ago, as Dinkins himself becomes the starter.
Reynolds has the skills on passing game, and the natural progression dictates improvement in that area. With parallel improvement in run blocking, Reynolds can take hold of the second tight end spot, and, with Penn State’s propensity to use multiple tight ends, he’ll have plenty of opportunity to do just that.
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