Previewing the 2025 Season for Penn State OL J'ven Williams 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 player's background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
Offensive lineman J'ven Williams was the top ranked recruit in Penn State's 2023 class, redshirting his first season on campus while appearing in three contests. Last season, Williams increased his role, appearing in all 16 games, mainly on special teams. It's clear the coaching staff likes what it has in Williams, who started at right tackle in the Blue-White Game, but he'll have to compete with proven veterans for snaps.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Reading, Pennsylvania
Height: 6-5
Weight: 310 lb
Class in 2025: Redshirt sophomore
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2023: 5-star by 247Sports, No. 5 offensive tackle
Williams was the top in-state recruit in his class and chose the Nittany Lions over offers from Michigan, USC, Ole Miss and others.
Depth Chart Overview
Williams hasn't been able to crack the starting rotation, and with Drew Shelton, Nolan Rucci and Anthony Donkoh - three players with starting experience - all returning, it's likely Williams will have to wait another year. Williams also has the ability to play guard, but the Nittany Lions are deep there as well.
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