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Penn State Football: Former three-star recruits who turned into Studs

By Alec Whitaker

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 30: Safety Marcus Allen #2 and quarterback Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions hold up the Playstation Fiesta Bowl trophy after defeating the Washington Huskies at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 30: Safety Marcus Allen #2 and quarterback Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions hold up the Playstation Fiesta Bowl trophy after defeating the Washington Huskies at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Penn State Nittany Lions linebackers Jason Cabinda (Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports) /

4. Jason Cabinda (Linebacker)

The defensive leader of the Nittany Lions for three seasons, Cabinda may be one of the more underrated Penn State linebackers.

From 2014 to 2017, Cabinda collected 285 tackles, 17.5 being for loss, seven sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception. His leadership was a key factor in Penn State’s successful 2016 and 2017 seasons.

His heroic performance in the 2016 Ohio State game, was a large factor in the Nittany Lions victory. Coming back from injury, Cabinda collected 13 tackles and helped hold Ohio State to only 21 points.

Cabinda is now a full back for the Detroit Lions.

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