The Penn State Nittany Lions defensive line should shine in 2024 behind ends Dani Dennis-Sutton and Abdul Carter and depth at tackle.
Though Penn State lost two premier pass rushers to the NFL in Chop Robinson and Adisa Isaac, the defense will remain a pass-rush force in 2024. The Penn State position breakdowns continue with a look at the defensive line, which again should be a strength for the Nittany Lions.Robinson, the Miami Dolphins’ first-round pick, and Isaac, who went to Baltimore in the third round, combined for 23.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks last season — two stats in which Penn State led the nation.
Dennis-Sutton is more than ready to be the go-to guy on Penn State’s defensive line. He made six tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in 2023, learning from Isaac and Robinson. The former 5-star prospect was featured in Penn State’s special pass-rush packages, but he’ll now be the focal point. Ellies, meanwhile, brings one of the most motivating and professional voices to Penn State locker room. He has played a lot of football in Happy Valley and continually improved since playing in three games as a freshman in 2020. The Maryland product has put on good weight over the years, too, making him an ideal run stuffer through the middle.
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