Penn State Football: 6 young Nittany Lions who could see more time

BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 24: Lance Dixon #10 of the Penn State Nittany Lions in action on defense during a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on October 24, 2020 in Bloomington, Indiana. Indiana won 36-35 overtime. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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6. All the back up safeties

Even though everyone was granted an extra year of eligibility, it is expected that both of Penn State’s starting safeties, Lamont Wade and Jaquan Brisker will move on after the season.

Replacing both of your starting safeties isn’t easy, especially with the way Penn State opens the 2021 season.

The group includes Jonathan Sutherland, Ji’Ayir Brown, Trent Gordon and Tyler Rudolph. Getting these guys in the game when possible will be crucial for their development and Penn State’s 2021 season.

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