(WHTM) - The spotlight in Penn State's offense last season largely shone on Tyler Warren. With the star tight end now with the Indianapolis Colts, the lights are on redshirt senior Khalil Dinkins.

Dinkins, on Friday, was named to the Mackey Award watch list, given annually to the best tight end in the country. Last season, the award was taken home by Warren.

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Dinkins had only 14 catches and two touchdowns last year in the shadow of Warren, who led the team with 104 catches, eight touchdowns, and 1,233 yards.

Penn State head coach James Franklin has sung Dinkins' praises this offseason.

"I don't think people talk enough about Khalil Dinkins," Franklin said last week. "Khalil Dinkins did all the dirty work last year... bi

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