Penn State freshman Josiah Zayas brings size, upside, and early trust in the secondary
In the 2026 season, Josiah Zayas has already appeared in Penn State’s opener and logged 2 tackles, a modest stat line that still hints at early rotational trust for a true freshman corner.[2][5] The 6-foot-2, 205-pound defensive back arrived as a consensus three-star recruit with strong multi-sport athleticism, plus a high school résumé that included 9 interceptions and all-state-level production on both sides of the ball.[1][9] His appeal is the combo package: length, physicality, and developmental upside—exactly the kind of CB who can grow into a fit if your team values press potential and future ceiling over instant splash plays.[1][4][15]
