The award annually recognizes college football's top linebacker.
"We don't know when the adversity is coming, but it's coming."
Carl Nassib in 2015 is the last Penn State player to win the award.
Nick Dawkins is the last Nittany Lion to win the award in 2024.
Tatsch was sidelined in the lead up to the Pinstripe Bowl and has yet to return.
"He's got elite arm talent. He certainly is an elite athlete. A guy that could probably start at safety."