local kid, depth piece, special-teams grinder
In the 2026 season, Penn State’s Donte Nastasi is a redshirt junior cornerback from State College who has earned a reputation more for versatility and reliability than box-score fireworks; he’s listed around 5-10 and 165 pounds, has been mentioned in multiple availability reports, and appears to be fighting for a role in the DB rotation while contributing on special teams. His biggest differentiators are hometown toughness, multi-phase athletic background, and high-effort play rather than elite recruiting buzz or proven college stats—an underrated fit if a team wants a smart, scrappy, depth CB with special-teams value.
