The first two items that pop about Penn are his intimidating frame and the all-around power with which he plays. When Penn walks on the field, it is obvious that he has spent considerable time in the weight room and has never skipped leg day. Whether he is getting into a dodger early, sliding with intent or running through opposing players on a clear, Penn plays with an obvious physical edge to his game. Penn’s powerful stick and body checks frequently create turnovers. His fierce stick checks often cause turnovers via yard sales. Penn can play a finesse defensive game too. He owns the speed and refined footwork to pursue a ball carrier on the perimeter for an extended period. Once he sees an opening, Penn will use a crafty poke or lift to put the ball on the turf. Penn’s impressive speed makes him a legitimate threat to push the ball in transition.   

Penn has quickly built a reputation as one of the toughest defenders in the 2027 class. He may not have the prototypical height of some of his peers, but he makes up for it with grit, tenacity, and a punishing style of play. Attackmen who draw his matchup often go home with bruises, whether from his hard slap checks, relentless body checks, or perfectly timed slides. What separates Penn is his ability to dislodge the ball even from the most skilled offensive players. He thrives on taking risks with checks, and more often than not, he comes away with the ball. Once it’s on the ground, he’s just as comfortable scooping it up and moving it in transition, giving his team instant energy. Penn is a mean, aggressive defender with elite takeaway ability—exactly the kind of competitor who makes life miserable for opposing attackmen.