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Dalen Penson stats, 2026

Georgia Tech (2–5, ACC). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Dalen Penson is a wide receiver for Georgia Tech (2–5). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 23rd in EPA per play (0.89), 56th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (11), 84th in receiving yards (438), in 7 games. This week: Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh.

Receiving yards43884th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches27153rd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch16.2112th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs2206th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Dalen Penson?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
5-11
Weight
190 pounds
Number
No. 14
Hometown
Peachtree City, GA
High school
Sandy Creek (Tyrone, GA)
Recruiting
4-star, No. 146 in the 2025 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Dalen Penson's receiving stats

He's 84th of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (438) and 112th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (16.2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards43884th of 682
Catches27153rd of 682
Yards per catch16.2112th of 675
Receiving TDs2206th of 506

The season

Dalen Penson's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 23rd of 199 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (0.89) and 56th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (11).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1156th of 657
EPA per play0.8923rd of 199

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Dalen Penson's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2026Georgia Tech2743816.220

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Dalen Penson's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2026Georgia Tech+0.91+0.9140.7%31.98%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Dalen Penson's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. ColoradoL 13–1473302
2vs. TennesseeL 24–4558601
3vs. MercerW 44–1158302
4at StanfordL 27–3452402
6vs. DukeW 28–2513100
7at Virginia TechL 24–3486512
8vs. Boston CollegeL 27–4998512

FAQ

Questions about Dalen Penson

What position does Dalen Penson play?

Dalen Penson plays wide receiver for Georgia Tech, which is 2–5 this season.

Where is Dalen Penson from, and what year is he?

Dalen Penson is a sophomore wide receiver for Georgia Tech, listed at 5-11 and 190 pounds, from Peachtree City, GA.

How tall is Dalen Penson, and how much does he weigh?

Dalen Penson is listed at 5-11 and 190 pounds on Georgia Tech's 2026 roster.

What year is Dalen Penson?

Dalen Penson is a sophomore, from the 2025 recruiting class.

Who does Dalen Penson play for?

Georgia Tech (2–5, ACC), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 14.

Is Dalen Penson eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Dalen Penson was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did Dalen Penson play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Boston College: 98 receiving yards, 5 catches, 1 receiving TD, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards). Georgia Tech lost 27–49.

Where did Dalen Penson go to high school?

Sandy Creek (Tyrone, GA). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 146 in the 2025 class.

What are Dalen Penson's stats this season?

438 receiving yards, 27 catches, 16.2 yards per catch, 2 receiving TDs, 11 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Dalen Penson rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 23rd of 199 in EPA per play, 56th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 84th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Dalen Penson play next?

Georgia Tech visits Pittsburgh Sat, Oct 31, 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2. The numbers' pick: Pittsburgh.

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