Former Penn State Football Defensive Tackle Derrick Tangelo Joining Virginia Tech As Analyst
Former Penn State football defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo will join Virginia Tech’s coaching staff as a defensive analyst, per his X account.
Tangelo started his collegiate career at Duke, spending four years in North Carolina. He transferred to Penn State for one year in 2021.
While in Happy Valley, he started 12 games, tallying 29 tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble.
Tangelo signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent, but was waived before the 2022 season started. He returned to Penn State, working in an unlisted role with the wide receivers coach.
Now, he will join a handful of former Penn Staters in following James Franklin to Blacksburg.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
Your Hockey At Beaver Stadium Forecast
It’s best to bundle up for hockey at Beaver Stadium this weekend.
OS Debates: Should Penn State Hoops Head Coach Mike Rhoades Be Fired?
Two staffers debated whether there should be a leadership change with Penn State men’s basketball or not.
Penn State Men’s Hockey Forward Charlie Cerrato To Miss Remainder Of Regular Season
Cerrato had missed the previous five games with an undisclosed injury.
Penn State Cancels Class Monday At University Park
Classes, activities, and non-essential work have been cancelled from 5 a.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday.