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Penn State secondary defenders best fit at the NFL level

Headshot 5x7 reduced qualityby:Thomas Frank Carr03/25/24

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Kalen King produced a dynamic sophomore season for the Nittany Lions at corner opposite Joey Porter Jr. However, he failed to follow that up during is final season as the lead corner. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

We conclude our look at the Penn State defensive players entering the NFL Draft by turning from the front seven to the coverage unit. At one time, this group was the headliner of the Class, with a potential first-round pick and standout defensive backs supporting him. But that evaporated this past season.   Therefore, it's more important for this group to find the right home. In the wrong scheme, good players can become average performers. So, with that in mind, let's look at the 2024 Penn State NFL Draft players to see where their skills match the scheme at the next level. We conclude our look at the defense in the secondary.

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