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Penn State Football Lands Duke Transfer Derrick Tangelo

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions players react during the playing of the alma mater following the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

For the second time this week, the Nittany Lions have secured the commitment of a transfer.

Derrick Tangelo, a defensive tackle from Duke, announced his intentions to play at Penn State on

The 6 foot 2, 310 pound Tangelo is coming off his third season as a starter for Duke. According to Duke’s website, Tangelo had 40 tackles, four for loss and two sacks this season.