
Penn TE Dante Barone: Big-bodied depth piece with special-teams value
Dante Barone enters the 2026 season as a 6-foot-3, 255-pound senior tight end for Penn, and the best read on his role is a physical, reliable depth option who also helps on special teams. In 2024, he saw action in eight games at tight end and on special teams, which suggests coaches trust his toughness and assignment soundness more than splashy stat production. He looks like a fit for teams that value size, grit, and versatility over highlight-reel receiving numbers.





