Offseason Overview: Where the Penn State defensive tackles can improve this year

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3-2-1-penn-state-illinois-will-be-dictated-line-scrimmage — Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant turned a corner in the second half of the 2023 season. Can he take another step and be a dominant pass rusher as a junior? (Photo: Dan Althouse/BWI)

The Penn State defense was the best in the nation last season, ranking first in total run defense and seventh in pass defense. But even for an elite unit, there's always room for improvement. Today, we're discussing Penn State's defensive tackle room. The entire squad returned for the 2024 season, so it's a natural place to turn next in our examination of the defense.