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Penn State All-American opts out of Outback Bowl

Penn State's All-America safety won't play Saturday when the Nittany Lions face Arkansas in the Outback Bowl.

Jaquan Brisker announced Monday that he will enter the NFL Draft. Brisker was a fifth-year senior who played this season with his extra year of eligibility.

Brisker was voted second-team All-America by the Football Writers Association of America and All-Big Ten. He was a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award (best defensive back) and Bednarik Award (best defender).

In 12 games, Brisker recorded 64 tackles and 2 interceptions, and recovered 1 fumble for the Nittany Lions. Brisker previously played junior college football at Lackawanna College in Pennsylvania.