The Nittany Lions have a pair of veterans to lean on in Grant Haley and Christian Campbell, but there's no doubt youngsters will need to step up, too.
This unit hopes to continue momentum from last season into its 2017 campaign while replacing some veterans with new faces.
Defensive end Shane Simmons entered college with plenty of expectations as a five-star recruit. After an impressive winter, he's ready to translate that weight room success to the field in 2017.
Frisbie competed with five other prospects, but was ultimately chosen as his brother, Jimmy Frisbie's, successor because of his excellent audition.
James Franklin, Jason Cabinda, and Ryan Bates discussed standout freshmen, plans for the return game, and how players are taking better care of their bodies this spring.
Penn State's captains for the 2017 season were named last week -- five months ahead of when the Nittany Lions announced their trio of leaders for last season.