It’s been a few years since Penn State has produced a promising NFL wide receiver, and during the entire James Franklin era, the Nittany Lions haven’t had any player at the position match Chris Godwin’s success in the league.
Godwin has been so productive for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that despite a season-ending injury last season, he earned a three-year contract extension to remain with the franchise this offseason. Now, head coach Todd Bowles is saying that he expects the ninth-year pro to be back early in the 2025 season, and maybe sooner than anyone expected.