Granville was considered a contender to start opposite Dani Dennis-Sutton, with Zuriah Fisher and Jaylen Harvey also in the mix. Regardless of whether he earned a starting role, the redshirt freshman was expected to be a key contributor this fall.

Penn State football defense star Max Granville suffers undisclosed injury during team's 2025 offseason training

Max Granville, a promising defensive end for Penn State, sustained a long-term injury this spring, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin said.