Sports Illustrated highlighted Gross-Matos' record-breaking sophomore season in which he became the 11th player in Penn State history to record 20 or more tackles for a loss in a single season.
Parsons and Oweh are poised to be two of the top players for Penn State's defense in 2019.
The former Penn State superstar beat out Milwaukee Brewers slugger Christian Yelich, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, and reigning US Open champ Naomi Osaka for the award.
CJ Holmes adds depth to a safety group that is returning just one starter coming into this season.
Holland was the week 1 starter at tight end for Penn State last season, but he only managed to haul in seven passes for 114 yards as Pat Freiermuth took over starting duties at the position.
Wide receiver John Dunmore will assume the No. 8 jersey, which was formerly worn by Allen Robinson during the Bill O'Brien era.