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Penn State football prepares for season with Dayshaun Burnett insights

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Penn State football prepares for season with Dayshaun Burnett insights

Summary

With just 43 days until the start of the Penn State football season, attention is turning to defensive end Dayshaun Burnett. The 6-foot-3, 226-pound redshirt freshman was a four-star recruit in 2025 but took a redshirt season to build weight for his position. Despite currently weighing 226 pounds, his athleticism and potential make him a player to watch. Reports suggest a significant weight gain could position Burnett as a sleeper on the defensive line heading into the season.

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Status Watch

•Penn State football season begins in 43 days
•Dayshaun Burnett is a redshirt freshman
•Burnett was a four-star recruit in 2025
•Currently weighs 226 pounds, aiming for more weight
•Potential sleeper for defensive end position

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Only Dayshaun Burnett Until Penn State Football

What they're saying

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We’re just 43 days until the return of Penn State football, and today we’ll take a look at defensive end Dayshaun Burnett. Burnett is a 6-foot-3, 226-pound redshirt freshman that was a four-star member of the 2025 recruiting. Not surprisingly given his light frame — he was listed around 215 pounds as a recruit — […]
— Yahoo Sports

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