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Penn State Football 2017 Player Profile: Ayron Monroe

By Collin Wieder

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 19: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions holds his team back as they prepare to take the field against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 19: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions holds his team back as they prepare to take the field against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Ayron Monroe steps in as one of the most unproven defenders for Penn State football. He recorded just 12 tackles all of which came on special teams.

Malik Golden played well in his lone season as the starting safety opposite Marcus Allen. Nevertheless, he finished up his career as a senior in 2016 paving the way for a new starter for Penn State’s secondary. A player likely to fill that role is sophomore Ayron Monroe.

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During the Blue-White Spring Game, Monroe recorded an interception and made some nice open field tackles. He sailed up the depth chart in short time and a lot of that has to do with his physical dominance and speed. At 5-foot-11, 204-pounds, he’s normal size for a safety. It’s not just his size that shows his physical prowess. He can attack up field with some pop in the box.

It’s no easy task bringing down some of Penn State’s playmakers, but he showed off his range. Monroe’s versatility and range in coverage comes from his multiple positions in high school. He played safety, outside linebacker, wide receiver and kick returner while at St. John’s College Prep School in Maryland.

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Although he’s yet to make a start for the Nittany Lions, he created plays throughout his high school career. In addition, he proved himself to be a quick learner. Outside of his electrifying hudl highlights, he was one of 27 freshmen to see time in 2016 according to GOPSUSPORTS.com.

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With Marcus Allen on the opposite side, it’ll certainly help him in the move to starting safety. Monroe’s 4.45, 40-yard dash speed will no doubt help as well.

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