It is not often that a team has to replace four starters from one unit on a defense, but that’s exactly the predicament that Penn State football faces heading into the 2018 season. The secondary was loaded with seniors last season, meaning that both starting cornerbacks and both starting safeties are no longer around.
Christian Campbell and Grant Haley are gone at cornerback, and Marcus Allen and Troy Apke are no longer around to play safety.
Fortunately for the Nittany Lions, the situation isn’t as bad as it may initially sound. Everyone ready to step into a starting role this season also has plenty of playing experience.