Penn State WR Kaden Saunders Sidelined Long-Term 2025 Season

Penn State wide receiver Kaden Saunders, a redshirt junior and former top recruit, is out for the 2025 season due to a long-term injury. Saunders, who primarily played as a punt returner in four games in 2024 before being sidelined, has faced multiple setbacks throughout his college career and has yet to return to full strength. Despite being cleared to run routes during spring practice, Saunders suffered another injury that will keep him off the field for the upcoming season. Penn State's coaching staff and special teams coordinator have praised Saunders' reliability and ability, especially in punt returns. While Saunders has two seasons of eligibility remaining and may return in 2027 with a medical redshirt, his injury is a significant blow to a receiver room undergoing transformation with new transfers. Coach James Franklin is expected to address Saunders' status during the school's annual Media Day.