Penn State LB Winston Yates brings size, captaincy and upside
Winston Yates enters Penn State as a high-upside linebacker prospect with prototype size, a captain’s mentality, and a résumé that includes team MVP and all-state recognition at Paul VI. Listed at 6-3 and 195 pounds in recruiting profiles, he stands out more for leadership, physical tools, and positional flexibility than for a long college stat line, and he was also evaluated as a multi-sport athlete with receiver/safety experience. The main question is how quickly his instincts and physicality translate to Big Ten speed, but the upside is clear for a program that values development and toughness.
