Micah Parsons — the highest-ranked Penn State recruit in more than a decade — could still be the next legendary product of "Linebacker U." But at least in the short term, Parsons isn't pushing to become Jason Cabinda's successor.
Eight practices into spring camp, Parsons has been moved from middle linebacker to the outside — an understandable switch for the freakishly athletic freshman.
"It takes a little bit off his plate right now," Penn State head coach James Franklin said Wednesday night at Holuba Hall. "It's going to help him grow and evolve the way we need him to.