Penn State defensive lineman, linebacker no longer with the program

Penn State defensive lineman Jameial Lyons and linebacker Kaveion Keys are no longer with the program.

That news was confirmed by a team spokesperson on Saturday afternoon. Lyons and Keys are no longer enrolled at Penn State, per the program.

Before James Franklin enters the room a Penn State spokesperson says they and Franklin will have no further comment on Jameial Lyons or Kaveion Keys. Both are no longer on the team or enrolled here.

— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) August 3, 2024

Previously, both Lyons and Keys were suspended from the program and were not at practice as of late July.

Lyons was expected to have a significant role in Penn State’s defensive line rotation this season. He showed promise as a true freshman in 2023, recording 2.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack.

Keys was slated to be an important reserve linebacker for Penn State in 2024. Also a second-year player, Keys was credited with 1 tackle a year ago in his true freshman campaign.

Lyons and Keys were both considered to be 4-star prospects in the class of 2023. They were both top-300 recruits, per 247Sports Composite rankings, making them 2 of Penn State’s highest-rated defensive signees for that recruiting cycle.

Their departures are a hit to Penn State’s depth on defense in 2024, but this is still expected to be a very strong unit overall. The Nittany Lions have a regular-season win total of 10.5, according to the latest line from DraftKings.