
Penn State’s old-school depth lineman with blue-collar versatility
Zach Simpson is a former Penn State walk-on who built his reputation on toughness, versatility, and developmental value rather than headline stats; Penn State listed him as a 6-3, 298- to 301-pound interior lineman, and early coverage noted the staff viewed him as a guard/center type who brought physicality and adaptability. His profile fits the classic “trust the grinder” mold: reliable, team-first, and useful in the room even if he isn’t a flashy stat-sheet name. If you need a steady OL piece with Penn State pedigree and positional flexibility, he’s the kind of fit coaches love.