Get to know Penn State tight end Andrew Rappleyea and the journey that helped bring him to Happy Valley.
Growing up in Millbrook, New York, Rappleyea was surrounded by football and inspired by his older brother before beginning his own career on the field. He started out at quarterback, but a move to tight end — followed by a prep school experience that helped reshape his football future — put him on the path to Penn State.
Rappleyea reflects on his family, his early football memories, the recruiting process, adjusting to life at Penn State and what he wants his teammates to remember about him beyond what happens on Saturdays.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Andrew Rappleyea
00:20 – His Biggest Influence Growing Up
00:44 – Falling in Love With Football
01:03 – His Early Days at Quarterback
01:27 – The Move From QB to Tight End
01:36 – Two Very Different High School Experiences
02:09 – Realizing College Football Was Possible
02:37 – Rappleyea’...