Jaquan Brisker took a non-traditional route to Penn State. After playing at state powerhouse Gateway High School, Brisker took his talents to Lackawanna Community College where he starred for the Falcons.
Brisker worked his way into being one of the top JUCO recruits in the country before signing with the Nittany Lions as a member of their 2019 recruiting class. Brisker stepped in right away and immediately became a big contributor to the Nittany Lions defense.
Stepping into a starting role in 2020 Brisker earned Pro Football Focus All-American honors. He then chose to return to school for a final season in 2021 and was one of the best safeties in the country.