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Important Penn State prospect makes notable physical transformation
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Penn State experienced one of the better recruiting wins in 2024 when it earned a commitment from four-star edge rusher Max Granville . He was considered one of the best pass-rushing prospects in the nation by 247Sports and chose Happy Valley over a number of other schools including Alabama and Georgia .
While he still has the potential to be an impact player at the college level, Granville has been unproductive when on the field, which has been infrequently due to various injuries. He was limited to seven games during his freshman season, and he didn't play at all in 2025.
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One of the things that is known to prevent injuries is building muscle, which Granville has clearly emphasized during his offseason training. He is listed at 252 pounds on Penn State's official sports website , a 10-pound increase from last year. A picture surfaced on Saturday that showed his body transformation.
Granville joined the Nittany Lions as a relatively scrawny kid. He stood 6 feet, 2 1/2 inches but weighed only 220 pounds. He has added 32 pounds since he arrived on campus and looks poised to punish offensive lines this season. We shouldn't get too ahead of ourselves, considering the setbacks the promising pass rusher has faced, but this picture is bound to stir excitement within the fan base.
Penn State has produced some of the best pass-rushing prospects in recent years, including Micah Parsons and Abdul Carter . Now, they hope Granville can put it together and follow in their footsteps.
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