Penn State Wrestling: Freshman to Replace Levi Haines?! + Transfer Portal Target Worth Getting!

Wrestling

Year2026

Duration26m

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7.6

Penn State Wrestling has a huge question at 174, and this episode breaks down why Jayden James is a real contender to replace Levi Haines right away. If Penn State fans are wondering whether, James, William Henckel, or even another option could win that spot, this is the conversation to watch. Zach Seyko breaks down James at 174, Henckel’s case, Asher Cunningham as a possible factor, why Mitchell Mesenbrink should stay at 165, and why Tyler Kasak at 157 still makes sense. We also talk about Daniel Zepeda as a Penn State transfer portal idea at 149, Shayne Van Ness, Clinton Shepherd, Gavin Mangano, Sam Herring, Braeden Davis, PJ Duke, Marcus Blaze, Masanosuke Ono, and Nate Desmond. This matters because Penn State Wrestling fans are already looking ahead to the next lineup, the next title push, and the next wave of stars. If James is ready sooner than expected and if Duke and Blaze really should redshirt, that changes how the Nittany Lions project at several weights. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Highlights make the reel. But the work behind them makes it count.The all-new Mazda CX-5. More to move every side of you. Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app