Penn State spring football preview: Cornerbacks and safeties

There are some key spots to fill in the Penn State secondary this spring.

Daequan Hardy

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Measurables: 5’9″ / 179 lbs.

Year: Redshirt Senior

Expected Role: Starting Nickel Cornerback

[autotag]Daequan Hardy[/autotag] will firmly be holding down the inside cornerback slot for Penn State this season. He’s been productive in this role recording 28 total tackles, 10 passes defended and three interceptions the past two seasons.

He’s proven that this is the position he does best in and won’t be expected to play outside the numbers. Barring any injury, Hardy will be the sole nickel cornerback for the Nittany Lions.

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