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Dennis Landolt earned a starting assignment prior to the 2007 season and emerged as the anchor of the right side of the offensive line. Charged with protecting the quarterback and clearing lanes for the running backs, Landolt improved as the season progressed and helped the O-Line emerge as one of the team's most consistently productive and reliable units. Landolt has excellent size, strength, mobility and toughness and continues to improve in all facets of the game. His hard work during winter conditioning and spring practice has him again atop the depth chart at right tackle entering the season. Landolt is an intense competitor who will be counted on for significant contributions the next two seasons. The former Holy Cross HS all-state selection is one of eight returning Nittany Lions from New Jersey.
2007 Junior Season
Landolt won the starting right tackle spot during preseason and started all 13 games. He and the offensive line improved as the season progressed and were instrumental in helping Rodney Kinlaw post the fourth 1,000-yard rushing season by a Nittany Lion in the past six years. Kinlaw's total of 1,326 yards was ninth-highest in school season history. Landolt helped Penn State average 400.1 yards per game -- 193.8 rushing and 206.3 passing -- and 5.5 yards per play. The Nittany Lions ran for 200 yards or more six times, with 270 yards against Texas A&M in the Valero Alamo Bowl, 256 yards against Iowa and 251 yards against Purdue. Behind the O-Line, Penn State chalked up a season-high 270 yards (6.6 per carry) on the ground in the 24-17 Alamo Bowl victory over Texas A&M. The unit paved the way for Penn State to gain 2,519 rushing yards, with 27 touchdowns, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt, up 0.6 from 2006. Landolt was on the field for 998 snaps, tied for second-highest on the team and among offensive players, with left tackle Gerald Cadogan. Landolt saw action on a season-high 89 snaps against Iowa and 87 at Indiana.
2006>Sophomore Season
Landolt served as the top reserve at left tackle behind All-American Levi Brown. He played in six games, seeing action on 46 snaps, improved and gained valuable experience as the season progressed. He was on the field for a season-high 18 snaps against Temple and helped the second-team offense produce a 56-yard touchdown drive.
2005 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.
High School
Landolt was an All-East selection for Coach Jerry McConnell at Holy Cross HS. He became the first freshman to start at Holy Cross in more than 10 years and made 45 consecutive starts in his career. Landolt was selected first-team all-state by the Newark Star-Ledger after not allowing a sack during a span of three seasons. On defense, he recorded 60 tackles with eight sacks as a senior. Rivals.com rated him the nation's No. 19 tackle in 2004. Landolt also excelled on the wrestling mat, finishing third in the state championships as a senior.
Personal
Full name is Dennis Patrick Landolt. He is enrolled in the Smeal College of Business and owned a better than 3.0 grade-point average through the spring semester. Born October 15, 1986.
