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Penn State throwback: Dan Connor, the man with the most tackles

Every Thursday throughout the offseason, PennLive will take a look back at a former Penn State player, recapping his time with the Nittany Lions, his accomplishments while in Happy Valley and where his career took him after college football. This week, we look back at linebacker Dan Connor, Penn State's all-time leading tackler.

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Dan Connor's talent was hardly a secret to anyone. Playing at Strath Haven High School in Wallingford, Pa., he was rated as a top linebacker in the country and received a five star ranking. But linebacker wasn't the only position he excelled at.