Versatility, maturity help spark change at linebacker for Penn State

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Tony Rojas Penn State Football On3 — Penn State linebacker Tony Rojas has gained roughly 40 pounds since he enrolled at Penn State in January of 2023. (Photo: Penn State Athletics)

News broke on Thursday that star linebacker Abdul Carter was officially making the shift to defensive end for the 2024 season. While that move adds another body to a deep and talented pass-rushing group, it does open another opportunity at the linebacker spot he vacated. We got a chance to meet three of the players fighting to replace Carter and veteran Curtis Jacobs in the starting lineup next season.