Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley announces return for 2025 season

Penn State football safety Zakee Wheatley announced he will return for the 2025 season. This decision comes as the team prepares to lose key players, including senior Jaylen Reed and Kevin Winston Jr., to the NFL Draft. Wheatley has been a standout this season, starting all 14 games and recording 77 tackles. He has also contributed with an interception, a fumble recovery, and four pass breakups. Wheatley’s return will provide leadership for younger players, including freshman Dejuan Lane, as the team looks to strengthen its defense for the upcoming season.