Penn State Sports Magazine
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Limegrover, the group has the potential to be one of the better o,ensive lines in the Big Ten once its time comes. Although Wormley may be a relative newcomer to the o,ensive side of the ball, his natural athleticism sets him apart. "If you lined him up with other 6-foot- 4, 300-pound kids and said, keep your feet +at and squat, he would stand out just in that movement pattern alone," Judy said. "His ability to bend and his ability to open his hips and squat within his framework and to be able to get into a great stance is critical to develop the power angles he needs to move people, which is his job." Wormley said he'll miss the one-on- one opportunities that come with playing tackle, but Judy doesn't expect the likely position change to a,ect his growth. "I think his coachability, his trust in us, has allowed us to mold him," the coach said. "From a development standpoint, we just tried to attack some of the weak- nesses and de*ciencies he had early on and let his athleticism take over. He's very cognizant of what he needs to develop. "He's got very solid fundamentals, he's not a lean-on-you kind of guy. When he throws a punch, it is bringing pop, under control, not getting out of his base." In his time at Smyrna, Wormley learned not only the details of playing a new po- sition, but also the intricacies of becom- ing a leader. At Penn State, he'll have to do the same. There's plenty of reason to believe the transition will be seamless. "He's got a smile that you don't forget. His personality, his willingness to step outside of his comfort zone" set him apart, Judy said. "The drive that I see in him to better himself as a person overall is impressive, and it's just something that you wish you could bottle up and give to other kids." ■ THE WORMLEY FILE STATS Helped Smyrna High go 10-2 and win the Delaware Di- vision I state championship in 2017... Was a starter on an o3en- sive line that enabled Smyrna to amass more than 3,000 rushing yards and average 418 yards of total o3ense per game HONORS Named a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, as well as the No. 5 o3ensive guard nationally and No. 1 prospect in Delaware... Was a first-team USA Today All-USA Delaware hon- oree... Took part in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge... Named Delaware O3ensive Lineman of the Year by the state's coaches association