Jesse Alfreno Class: Junior Hometown: Grove City, Pa. High School: Grove City Height / Weight: 5-11 / 194 Position: CB Experience: SR H.S. Coach: Jeff Bell

Tradition. In most cases, it takes years before a program, cause or event can lay claim to becoming a tradition. Just five years old, the Penn State Lift for Life has quickly gained such recognition by the members of the football squad and Nittany Nation. The current squad members, many of whom are members of Penn State Uplifting Athletes, are the primary organizers of the July event, which is held to raise funds and awareness for the Kidney Cancer Association and assist kidney cancer patients. More than $80,000 was raised through 2007, bringing the five-year total to more than $230,000 for kidney cancer patients. Wide receiver Jesse Alfreno is one of the squad members who has taken a major leadership role with this year's event, serving as Vice President of Penn State Uplifting Athletes. He oversees advertising and public relations for the Lift for Life and other Penn State Uplifting Athletes events. A talented and instinctive athlete, Alfreno will be among the players looking to crack the wideout rotation behind returning senior starters Deon Butler, Jordan Norwood and Derrick Williams. A two-time all-state prep defensive back, Alfreno is a stellar student, owning a 3.48 grade-point average though the spring semester. A potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate, he is one of 10 returning Nittany Lions that hail from western Pennsylvania.

2007 Sophomore Season
Alfreno made his collegiate debut in the season-opening win over Florida International. He also played in the 38-7 win over No. 19 Wisconsin.

2006 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.

High School
Alfreno was a standout at Grove City HS, where he lettered in football, baseball and basketball. He earned first-team all-state honors at defensive back in 2005 and 2006 and second-team all-state honors in 2004 for Coach Jeff Bell. Alfreno was the District 10 MVP in 2005 and earned first-team MCAC honors. During his senior year, Alfreno threw for 1,053 yards and grabbed three interceptions. In his career, he ran for 1,057 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught 79 passes for 1,127 yards and 18 scores in addition to collecting 20 interceptions. He was instrumental in helping Grove City advance to the 2004 state championship game. In 2006, Alfreno participated in the PSFCA East-West game.

Personal
Full name is Jesse Lee Alfreno. He is the son of Mark and Wendy Alfreno. He is interested in a career in business and sports. Born July 10, 1987 in Grove City, Pa.