Amount Raised $1,800. The Nittany Lions have made up dates against Wisconsin and Rutgers, The Path To The NCAA Tournament: Find Seven Wins. 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. The 2018 Penn State linebacker group was a bit of a mixed bag when all was said and done. As the talent around him continues to improve, don't be surprised if Johnson takes strides as well. Fresh cotton and other wares at the Roar Lions Roar Store. Expect to see both guys get plenty of special teams run too. He’s just going to be too good to keep off the field. Penn State legends like NaVorro Bowman and Sean Lee were somehow completely ignored by ESPN in these rankings. 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. 40 Jesse Luketa (So./So., 6'3, 247 lbs), No. 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). 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. 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. 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. proxy server list April 8, 2017 at 2:12 am. // 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. 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. 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. 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. Tom Bradley – former Penn State defensive coordinator Andre Collins – Director of Retired Players, NFL Players' Association [225] W.T. Yet, here we are, and the Camp Hill native, who is finally healthy, will get his chance to prove he belongs. Luketa is versatile enough to play inside or out, and someday, Smith will be too. Author twitter; Author email; Aug 14, 2019 Aug 14, 2019; Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp ; SMS; Email; Buy Now. Parsons is set to build on a very promising true freshman season. For Castro-Fields, it’ll just be a matter of making more impact plays. 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. 10 Lance Dixon (Fr./Fr., 6'2, 213 lbs), No. Amount Raised $1,805. An offer was extended in 1990 from the oldest and most storied athletic conference to the iconic Blue & White. The 2018 Penn State linebacker group was a bit of a mixed bag when all was said and done. Would not be surprised if he’s in the two-deep come Idaho. 45 Charlie Katshir (So./Fr., 6'3, 229 lbs). Up next: the linebackers. 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. Despite playing in a backup role, Parsons led the team in tackles with 82. Fans and supporters can make a pledge for the average number of bench press reps the Linebackers knock out. 2019 Penn State football position preview | Linebackers Caleb Wilfinger | The Daily Collegian. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times/TNS) Abby Drey / MCT . A year older, a year stronger, a year more experienced, and a year wiser, Parsons is ready to ascend to the upper echelon of college football stardom. Per rep $181 Est. 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. 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. Although Brisker won’t be enrolling until the summer, expect him to make a big time impact once he’s on campus. In an ideal world, Brisker is as athletic as Penn State thinks he is, and then you can just let Taylor stay at strong safety, but we’ll see what ends up happening. The bottom line is they are both too talented to leave completely off of the field. 13 Ellis Brooks (Jr./So., 6'1, 234 lbs), No. With redshirt senior Ayron Monroe announcing his transfer, and junior Lamont Wade searching his options too, the competition for the vacant starting free safety took a bit of a hit. With Reid playing more on the outside in 2019, I’d expect to see even more of Johnson on the inside next year. Offense. Redshirt sophomore Donovan Johnson is one of the fastest guys on the team, and saw a good amount of time in the slot in 2018. He displays everything else — speed, length, tackling ability, rarely out of position — but a few interceptions here or there wouldn’t hurt. The … Points/G: 35.8 (15th of 130) Points Against: 208. 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. No. 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). As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Nittany Lions fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. If they prove capable, they'll see more time, if they need a bit more time to make the adjustment, so be it. STATE COLLEGE — The longest line for autographs before Penn State's Blue-White Game was for the linebackers, and it wasn't even close. Height/Weight: 6’3”, 245 lbs. Still, there’s some solid options here, even if the depth isn’t what it originally was. 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. 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 Lift For Life 2019: Defensive Line. As far as true freshmen, I would expect Tyler Rudolph to make the move from cornerback to safety rather quickly this spring. Not to mention the fact that he has taken on a leadership role for a defense that doesn't have as many vocal leaders as usual, which cannot be understated. Either way, I’m guessing safeties coach Tim Banks will get Taylor plenty of run at both spots in the spring. In 2019, Penn State (16.0 ppg) ranked eighth nationally in scoring defense and boasted a stingy rushing defense that allowed just 95.0 yards per game (5th). SUCCESS INTO THE B1G. As for the freshmen, I don’t think either Brandon Smith or Lance Dixon will redshirt. 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. Per rep $246 Est. Penn State linebacker Jan Johnson emerged as a steady force in 2018, but he’ll have a challenge to keep the job this season. Revisiting Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons’ breakout 2019 campaign. Petrishen was a familiar face on special teams last year, and I would imagine that will be the case in 2019 as well. The starters, who remained in those roles for the whole season, were Cam Brown, Jan Johnson, and Koa Farmer. The Canadian-born Luketa has been a name to watch since committing to Penn State, and had Parsons not committed in the same class, would be the one lining up on the first snap to start the season. AP Opportunities abound for young Penn State linebackers Penn State Lift For Life 2019: Specialists. No. 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. Smith should bounce between the Mike and Will this spring, and is likely to see at least some snaps wherever he ends up. Per rep $130 Est. 2019 – Penn State (Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant) Jan.-Feb. 2019 – Texas Tech (Special Teams Coordinator) 2016-18 – Memphis (Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers) Luketa is one of the three linebackers who will be stepping into the starting roles left behind by Johnson, Cam Brown, and Micah Parsons. Of course his value on the field is great, but with so much attrition on the roster, having a young guy like Luketa who is a natural leader is hugely important too. Roar Lions Roar is where Penn State fans gather. 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. We heard good things about Trent Gordon last year, as he saw play in a game or two while preserving his redshirt. He’s squarely in the yellow light category. Penn State linebackers Jesse Luketa and Jan Johnson pull down Buffalo's Jaret Patterson in September 2019. Safety was his longterm position anyway, but now that there will only be three scholarships safeties come practice in March, it seems like a good idea to toss Rudolph there now. The backups bring plenty of intrigue and storylines with them, as well. Micah Parsons, OLB/ILB #11, Penn State. No. While Brooks isn’t the greatest athlete either, he’s a tick or two above Johnson, and displayed the instincts and smarts that could push him to the starting spot in 2019. He’ll face strong competition for that fourth cornerback spot from true freshman (and early enrollee) Keaton Ellis though. 11 Micah Parsons (So./So., 6'3, 245 lbs), No. Penn State Lift For Life 2019: Linebackers. The 2018 season also brought with it the emergence of true freshman Micah Parsons. Record: 11-2 (10th of 130) (Schedule & Results) Rank: 9th in the Final AP poll. Like Reid, very excited to see him fly up draft boards next fall. As far as position groups that will see the largest improvement between 2018 and 2019, I think linebacker will make a really strong argument. 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. He’ll still make a boneheaded play (like tackling the opposition with his head) every once in a while, but in Penn State’s defense, he plays the Sam role rather well. 4-5; 3rd in Big Ten - East; Home; Schedule; Statistics; Roster; Capital One Bowl Mania; Tickets; Penn State Nittany Lions Roster. I'm just sayin'. Way-Too-Early 2019 Penn State Football Depth Chart: Linebackers, Safeties, and Cornerbacks. Should also help on special teams. There might also be a DeMatha Catholic four-star safety that could figure into this picture. Brent Pry has made no secret of his desire to move Parsons all around the field in 2019, so expect to see No. We’ll keep the discussion about the starting duo short and simple — can’t ask for a better pairing than John Reid and Tariq Castro-Fields. Plus, even as a non-starter, is going to be one of the more vocal guys on the team. Micah freaking Parsons. 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. BY THE NUMBERS. Meet The 2021 Class: QB Christian Veilleux. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR. Redshirt senior John Petrishen should provide some nice depth, and who knows, maybe now that’s healthy he surprises this offseason. Defensive ends and defensive tackles yesterday, now it’s time for the back seven of Penn State’s defense. 8 thoughts on “ Penn State Linebackers ” Pingback: College Football Crazy. After Penn State finished brushing off the confetti from its Cotton Bowl victory over Memphis, … 2019 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats. New, 105 comments. Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons (11) attempts a tackle during the Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Ohio State leads the series 19–14 through the 2019 season. Just saying. He knows the calls, knows the defense, and he usually finds himself around the football. That’s a lot to ask of someone who is still far from a finished product. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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! Since then, the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes have played each other annually. 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. After all, it's not a coincidence that they chose the numbers 10 and 12, which just happen to surround Parsons' 11. Assuming Clifford is Penn State’s 2021 starter, can Mike Yurcich do more for Sean than Ricky Rahne and Kirk Ciarrocca did in 2019 and 2020? After struggling for the first couple games of 2018, Reid got his swagger back during the Ohio State game, and had a strong season thereafter. Cam Brown may be the most enigmatic of the group. Since 2013, Penn State has produced just two first-team All-Big Ten linebackers — Mike Hull in 2014 and Micah Parsons a season ago. 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. PENN STATE FOOTBALL. A positive Penn State Wrestling COVID test has postponed the PSU at Rutgers dual meet originally scheduled for Saturday. As opposed to the previous season, Penn State will be as experienced as any position on the roster at linebacker in 2019. From a depth perspective, the loss of Zech McPhearson stings a bit, but Penn State should be alright. Per rep $164 Est. 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. Though he better prove it quickly, because there's some big-time talent waiting in the wings. After being moved to linebacker from defensive end (though he did attend most recruiting camps as a linebacker during his senior season), the former five-star primarily played as Farmer's backup, even out-snapping the senior on a few occasions. He looks to be a good bet to win the third cornerback spot. Pry has the luxury of bringing both guys along just as fast, or otherwise, as he sees fit with the talent and experience in front of them. Amount Raised $3,441. As it turns out, Micah Parsons does in fact have All-American upside at linebacker. 36 Jan Johnson (Gr./Sr., 6'2, 231 lbs). 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. While that doesn't appear to have quite happened yet, it remains a possibility. 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.. 11 at both outside linebacker spots, as well as defensive end. 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. 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. Where there could be some competition for a starting spot is the Mike. Penn State Lift For Life 2019: Wide Receivers. MARK SELDERS / PENN STATE ATHLETICS . Still, 2018 was by far his best showing in a Penn State uniform, and all signs are pointing to a strong senior season. Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith celebrates his sack of Idaho quarterback Mason Petrino during the third quarter on Aug. 31, 2019. 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 class of 2021 rundown continues with a big-framed defensive end. Generally speaking, that’s a pretty good resume for a returning starter. 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. Brooks is someone that many fans thought would give Johnson more of a push for the starting middle linebacker spot. 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. Penn State Lift For Life 2019: Quarterbacks. Caleb Wilfinger. Like I talked about with defensive tackle yesterday, this is a position I think you could see a couple moving pieces when it comes to the starting unit. Previous Year Next Year. 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. 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. 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. 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. He's blessed with elite size, great speed, and has plenty of experience, but just hasn't quite put it altogether just yet. 2019 stats: 109 total tackles, 52 solo tackles, 5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles. Coach: James Franklin (11-2) Points For: 465. Katshir is the unknown here. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com Beyond those three, not sure anyone else will figure into the starting unit conversation. Dixon seems to be the favorite to find his way into a role that is at least somewhat reminiscent of what Parsons did a season ago, though that would also be dependent on the play of Brown requiring such a handcuff. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. I am ready for Idaho. Probably not! Still, while these two likely won't find their way into starting roles as true freshmen, their potential is off the charts. Our rundown continues with the lone QB in the class. The 2019 Penn State Nittany Lions: Middle linebacker. 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. After the Fiesta Bowl, the two teams would not meet again until Penn State joined the Big Ten in 1993. Before we get into free safety, let’s talk about the returning starter at strong safety: Garrett Taylor. 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. 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. 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