Curtis Jacobs
Measurables: 6’1″ / 227 lbs.
Year: Redshirt Junior
Expected Role: Starting Strongside Linebacker
[autotag]Curtis Jacobs[/autotag] made a big leap last season. He was the best coverage linebacker for Penn State and also tallied 52 total tackles, 7.5 for loss and recorded four sacks. He increased his PFF grade from the previous year by roughly four grading points. His 73.5 coverage grade ranked 145th our 747 linebackers.
Jacobs will play a big role opposite of Carter. Opposing offense might run their plays away from Carter which would funnel right to Jacobs. In order for Penn State to have a great defense, they’ll need both of their bookend linebackers to be dominant.