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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / August 4, 2024

Penn State Media Day Notebook: Dvon J-Thomas Explains Name Change

UNIVERSITY PARK — Dvon J-Thomas, who was formerly known as Dvon Ellies, has seen a lot in his six years as a Penn State defensive tackle. Penn State has been to three New Years Six bowl games in his time on campus, and he’s also gone through one losing season and another 7-6 season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Black Shoe Diaries / June 1, 2024

Only Dvon Ellies Until Penn State Football

13 more Saturdays! Dvon Ellies enters the 2024 season as one of Penn State’s best defensive tackles. The Maryland native was named an All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2023 after recording 26 tackles and five tackles for loss.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / March 26, 2024

Penn State football: True freshman OL separating himself, says veteran Nittany Lion defender

When young players receive praise they can either stop working because they think they’ve made it. Or they can work harder as they know it’s just the beginning.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 4, 2024
Dvon Ellies' Return Is a Major Win for Penn State's Defense

Dvon Ellies' Return Is a Major Win for Penn State's Defense

Before the Peach Bowl, Penn State defensive tackle DVon Ellies hinted at something big forthcoming. Not his return for the 2024 season, which Ellies announced in early January, but at another treat Penn State fans can get behind.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Black Shoe Diaries / January 4, 2024

Defensive Tackle Dvon Ellies to Return for 2024 Season

Penn State’s defensive line will return one of its key components in the middle Penn State entered the 2023 season with questions surrounding the defensive tackle position.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / January 3, 2024

Penn State football veteran defensive tackle will return in 2024

Due to the extra year of eligibility from the COVID-19 pandemic, Dvon Ellies had a decision to make. He could declare for the 2024 NFL Draft or use the extra year of eligibility to return to the Penn State football team.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / December 28, 2023

Penn State football defender sets timeline for NFL Draft decision

The Penn State football defense will look very different in 2024. The loss of Manny Diaz and multiple players to the NFL will be challenging to overcome.

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