Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
Defensive tackle Kaleb Artis has been impactful on special teams, appearing in 26 games across the last three seasons, primarily with the field goal unit. He’s also made several appearances on defense during garbage time across the last two seasons, including racking up a pair of tackles against Purdue in a rout of Kent State. Here’s a look at Artis ahead of the 2025 campaign.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Westbury, New York
Height: 6-4
Weight: 311 lb
Class in 2025: Redshirt junior
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2022: Consensus 3-star recruit, No. 87 defensive lineman and No. 6 recruit from Florida per 247Sports
Artis took official visits to Penn State, Auburn and Virginia before settling on the Nittany Lions out of high school.
Career Stats
GamesTacklesTackles for lossSacksForced fumbles20222000020231330.5002024114100
Depth Chart Overview
It’s unlikely Artis battles his way into the two-deep at defensive tackle this season, but he should continue to make an impact on special teams in his fourth season as a Nittany Lion.
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