After the Fiesta Bowl, the two teams would not meet again until Penn State joined the Big Ten in 1993. The class of 2021 rundown continues with a big-framed defensive end. Cam Brown may be the most enigmatic of the group. With Brisker not here for the spring, I’d expect to see Jonathan Sutherland take up the majority of the first team reps next to Taylor in practice. Not that I thought he couldn’t be a good linebacker, I was just unsure if his ability and value as a linebacker would enough to keep him from playing defensive end full-time. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR. Taylor, Sutherland, and Brisker all probably fit best as the strong safety (i.e., the safety that supports the run a bit more), so it will be a case of figuring out who fits where once Brisker gets to Happy Valley. Record: 11-2 (10th of 130) (Schedule & Results) Rank: 9th in the Final AP poll. The … Like Reid, very excited to see him fly up draft boards next fall. 11 at both outside linebacker spots, as well as defensive end. The future is bright here, and the linebackers are a big reasons why most say this could be the fastest defense Penn State has ever had. I believe it was Marcus Allen who said in 2017 that Sutherland “hits like a truck” which is a very nice compliment to give to a football player. Support our work by purchasing one of our t-shirts. While all three flashed from time to time, they also experienced more than their fair share of lapses, which was to be expected with three new, full-time starters. On the opposite side of Parsons will be senior Cam Brown, who all in all, had a solid 2018 season with 63 tackles and 6.5 TFLs. Fans came as … 4-5; 3rd in Big Ten - East; Home; Schedule; Statistics; Roster; Capital One Bowl Mania; Tickets; Penn State Nittany Lions Roster. Hello,I log on to your new stuff named “Penn State Linebackers | College Football Crazy” like every week.Your story-telling style is witty, keep it up! 12 Brandon Smith (Fr./Fr., 6'3, 240 lbs). Offense. La défense de UM a perdu les sept derniers matchs dans lesquels la défense a accordé plus de six yards par jeu et est 28-1 lorsqu’elle en accorde mois de quatre. Just saying. Penn State isn't short on blue-chip linebackers but assuming that any of them will have as much success as Parsons did would be foolish. Penn State linebackers Jesse Luketa and Jan Johnson pull down Buffalo's Jaret Patterson in September 2019. New, 105 comments. Think about it: Parsons turned in 8.4 tackles per game in 2019, while zero Penn State linebackers put up more than 6.7 tackles per game this year. No. Follow. Now, does that mean Parsons is going to be an All-American next season? When you have someone who is as good of a pass rusher as Micah Parsons, he better have All-American upside at linebacker if you aren’t going to have him rush the passer on 96.5% of plays. The headline-maker of the group is Parsons, whose athleticism and pure talent allowed him to be a standout player on the defense despite plenty of freshman mistakes a season ago. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com Big expectations for the State College High product. An offer was extended in 1990 from the oldest and most storied athletic conference to the iconic Blue & White. Penn State legends like NaVorro Bowman and Sean Lee were somehow completely ignored by ESPN in these rankings. Would not be surprised if he’s in the two-deep come Idaho. 2019 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats. Beyond those three, not sure anyone else will figure into the starting unit conversation. (Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports), Preview: Lions Look for 1st B1G Win at OSU, 5-Star Murphy Has Penn State in Top Group, James Franklin Shows He Isn't Messing Around with Mike Yurcich Hire, Offensive Lineman Rasheed Walker Will Return to Penn State in 2021. 2019 Penn State football position preview | Linebackers Caleb Wilfinger | The Daily Collegian. No. 10 Lance Dixon (Fr./Fr., 6'2, 213 lbs), No. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Conference: Big Ten (East Division) Conference Record: 7-2. Parsons is set to build on a very promising true freshman season. Cam Brown and Jan Johnson are stalwarts, and they’ll be complimented by a nice group of younger reserves and a star in the making in Micah Parsons. Penn State Lift For Life 2019: Specialists. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The rising redshirt senior finished the 2018 season with 71 tackles and three interceptions, proving to be a steady force in the back half of Penn State’s defense. That’s a lot to ask of someone who is still far from a finished product. While all three flashed from time to time, they also experienced more than their fair share of lapses, which was to be expected with three new, full-time starters. 45 Charlie Katshir (So./Fr., 6'3, 229 lbs). Black Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community, Way-Too-Early 2019 Penn State Football Depth Chart: Linebackers, Safeties, and Cornerbacks, After One Year on the Job Taylor Stubblefield Has Plenty of People Eating Crow, The hire of Taylor Stubblefield as wide receiver coach was criticized at first, but it’s looking like an A+ hire by James Franklin. Défensivement, les Wolverines ont accordé plus de 4.7 yards par jeu à quatre reprises en 2019 (Wisconsin, Penn State, Ohio State et Alabama) pour autant de défaites. STATE COLLEGE — The longest line for autographs before Penn State's Blue-White Game was for the linebackers, and it wasn't even close. The Nittany Lions have made up dates against Wisconsin and Rutgers, The Path To The NCAA Tournament: Find Seven Wins. Still, while these two likely won't find their way into starting roles as true freshmen, their potential is off the charts. Very excited that he decided to come back for his fifth season, and hopefully, it ends up being a wise decision for him as he rises up NFL draft boards with another strong season. First and foremost, let me say this: I was wrong about Parsons at linebacker. In 2019, Parsons made a long-anticipated leap, closing in on the potential so many saw in him two years prior. One of the biggest reasons for that? proxy server list April 8, 2017 at 2:12 am. Expect to see both guys get plenty of special teams run too. He looks to be a good bet to win the third cornerback spot. The 2018 Penn State linebacker group was a bit of a mixed bag when all was said and done. Smith should bounce between the Mike and Will this spring, and is likely to see at least some snaps wherever he ends up. Brooks is someone that many fans thought would give Johnson more of a push for the starting middle linebacker spot. Per rep $181 Est. Since then, the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes have played each other annually. But another offseason at linebacker with Brent Pry, and I feel rather confident in saying he’s going to be a problem for Big Ten offenses in 2019. Ohio State, for example, has clearly produced lots of top-end linebackers, but Penn State has produced far more players like Jason Cabinda and Brandon Bell than the Buckeyes have since 1998. Should also help on special teams. Johnson and Brown were the stronger two of the group, and both will start in 2019. Toutefois, le #1 de ce Top 25 vient de Michigan State et les voisins de LSU peuvent également compter sur une formidable génération de défenseurs sur le second rideau défensif. The Penn State football program must replace two starters from its 2019 lineup, as Cam Brown and Jan Johnson are both now hoping for a shot to play at the next level. It's not fair to refer to both of these guys as reserves, because it would be a surprise to not see at least one of them get a good amount of run in 2019, and perhaps both. Though he better prove it quickly, because there's some big-time talent waiting in the wings. CB: *John Reid (RS SR), Donovan Johnson (RS SO), DJ Brown (RS SO), CB: *Tariq Castro-Fields (JR), Trent Gordon (RS FR), Keaton Ellis (FR). I don’t know! Fresh cotton and other wares at the Roar Lions Roar Store. Although Brisker won’t be enrolling until the summer, expect him to make a big time impact once he’s on campus. The backups bring plenty of intrigue and storylines with them, as well. Penn State linebacker Jan Johnson emerged as a steady force in 2018, but he’ll have a challenge to keep the job this season. As for the freshmen, I don’t think either Brandon Smith or Lance Dixon will redshirt. Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith tackles Purdue running back King Doerue during a game at Beaver Stadium in State College on Oct. 5, 2019. As far as true freshmen, I would expect Tyler Rudolph to make the move from cornerback to safety rather quickly this spring. While that doesn't appear to have quite happened yet, it remains a possibility. Speaking of Luketa, I’m not sure he’s a starter next year, but he’ll be able to provide depth at both box linebacker spots and will play a pivotal role on special teams. Still, with Parsons expected to be a swiss army knife, Luketa will get plenty of chances to show his skill, and likely at a couple of the linebacker positions. Defensive ends and defensive tackles yesterday, now it’s time for the back seven of Penn State’s defense. Penn State Lift For Life 2019: Linebackers. He knows the calls, knows the defense, and he usually finds himself around the football. Per rep $164 Est. If you don’t know much about Ellis, just know that cornerbacks coach Terry Smith said that Ellis had the best film of any cornerback in the country. USA TODAY Sports is getting ready for the 2019 college football season by breaking down the best players at each position in the Bowl Subdivision. I'm just sayin'. Micah freaking Parsons. While he isn’t elite in any one area, Taylor is one of the better safeties returning in the Big Ten, and should be someone who pushes for All-Conference honors in 2019. Who starts next to Taylor remains to be seen, but the leader in the clubhouse is JUCO product Jaquan Brisker. The 2019 Penn State Nittany Lions: Middle linebacker. With a nice blend of youth and experience, Penn State’s group of linebackers has a chance to be one of the Big Ten’s best in 2019. From the starting unit to the depth that’s waiting in the wings, this is a unit that is trending upward in a big way. Penn State enters the 2019 season with a roster populated with promising linebackers, the result of a hard-target recruiting search the past few seasons. Fans and supporters can make a pledge for the average number of bench press reps the Linebackers knock out. Former walk-on Jan Johnson returns having started all 13 games, and to be honest, Johnson is a reliable option. Free Safety: Jaquan Brisker (JR), John Petrishen (RS JR), Tyler Rudolph (FR), Strong Safety: *Garrett Taylor (RS SR), Jonathan Sutherland (RS SO), Drew Hartlaub (RS SO). Brooks is a solid player up the middle, and one who is probably a safe bet to eclipse 80 tackles once he takes on a starting role. Probably not! There will be an adjustment period with him dropping back into space more often than he did in high school, but like Parsons, he’s a terror when he’s attacking the line of scrimmage. As it turns out, Micah Parsons does in fact have All-American upside at linebacker. The sophomore broke out in 2019 to the tune of 109 total tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, 5 passes defended, a fumble recovery, and 4 forced fumbles. Penn State enters 2019 with a resurgent group of linebackers that includes two returning starters, one of the Big Ten’s breakthrough freshmen and a roomful of competition. As mentioned, Johnson and Brown will be returning starters in their final year on campus, and Parsons will step into a full-time starting role alongside them. Penn State Lift For Life 2019: Wide Receivers. "Mother" Dunn – first football All-American at Penn State [226] Katshir is the unknown here. At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, Brisker brings the unique blend of size and athleticism that’s needed to play Penn State’s free safety position. A positive Penn State Wrestling COVID test has postponed the PSU at Rutgers dual meet originally scheduled for Saturday. Yet, here we are, and the Camp Hill native, who is finally healthy, will get his chance to prove he belongs. Penn State Lift For Life 2019: Defensive Line. After Penn State finished brushing off the confetti from its Cotton Bowl victory over Memphis, … For Castro-Fields, it’ll just be a matter of making more impact plays. The 2019 Penn State Chapter Lift for Life is coming up and the Linebackers are proud to dedicate our performance in support of Uplifting Athletes and its mission to inspire the Rare Disease Community with hope through the power of sport.. I don’t know if I would call 2018 a “breakout” year for Brooks, but the rising redshirt sophomore was able to fend off Jesse Luketa for the backup middle linebacker spot, and played really well when given the opportunity. Sutherland isn’t the fastest safety on the roster, but makes up for his lack of speed by being an absolute force in run support. Amount Raised $1,805. Les champions de conférence SEC dominent encore dans ce secteur en 2019 au niveau NCAA avec trois représentants dans le dernier carré de notre classement des meilleurs linebackers en 2019. Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith celebrates his sack of Idaho quarterback Mason Petrino during the third quarter on Aug. 31, 2019. And you can look our … There might also be a DeMatha Catholic four-star safety that could figure into this picture. He’s squarely in the yellow light category. Penn State Lift For Life 2019: Quarterbacks. As for Dixon, he’ll need to add quite a bit of weight, but fortunately with him enrolling early, he should be up to 220-ish pounds by the fall. But, that being said, Johnson is a bit limited athletically, which could open up the case for Ellis Brooks to jump him at some point this offseason. The bottom line is they are both too talented to leave completely off of the field. Entering his redshirt freshman season, there probably weren't many in the program who had him slated for a role like this so early on. Way-Too-Early 2019 Penn State Football Depth Chart: Linebackers, Safeties, and Cornerbacks. The 2018 season also brought with it the emergence of true freshman Micah Parsons. Petrishen was a familiar face on special teams last year, and I would imagine that will be the case in 2019 as well. Previous Year Next Year. If they prove capable, they'll see more time, if they need a bit more time to make the adjustment, so be it. This has a good chance to be the best duo of outside linebackers Penn State has had in quite a while from an athletic standpoint, and the depth is potentially strong. Per rep $246 Est. Tom Bradley – former Penn State defensive coordinator Andre Collins – Director of Retired Players, NFL Players' Association [225] W.T. Either way, I’m guessing safeties coach Tim Banks will get Taylor plenty of run at both spots in the spring. Penn State and Ohio State would meet again in 1980 in their first and only postseason bowl, the 1980 Fiesta Bowl, which Penn State won. As the talent around him continues to improve, don't be surprised if Johnson takes strides as well. Will: Micah Parsons (SO), Jesse Luketa (SO), Brandon Smith (FR), Mike: Ellis Brooks (RS SO), *Jan Johnson (RS SR), Luketa/Smith, Sam: *Cam Brown (SR), Charlie Katshir (RS FR), Lance Dixon (FR). The starters, who remained in those roles for the whole season, were Cam Brown, Jan Johnson, and Koa Farmer. Height/Weight: 6’3”, 245 lbs. As far as position groups that will see the largest improvement between 2018 and 2019, I think linebacker will make a really strong argument. // B1G 2019, Penn State Potluck #3 New, 14 comments We talk which part of a defense you’d want to be the strongest and share our favorite freshwater fish recipes. Caleb Wilfinger. I am ready for Idaho. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Nittany Lions fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Despite being on the receiving end of many fans' vitriol in 2018, Johnson performed admirably in his role at middle linebacker, especially when you consider that the fifth-year senior began his career as a walk-on (he now has a scholarship), wrestled for Cael Sanderson when they were short a starter, and recovered from a 2016 ACL injury before winning the MIKE job in 2019. The starters, who remained in those roles for the whole season, were Cam Brown, Jan Johnson, and Koa Farmer. 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