How He Got Here
Luketa came to Happy Valley as a four-star prospect, selecting the Nittany Lions over offers from a long list of suitors, including Ohio State, Georgia, LSU, Auburn and many others. He was able to see time as a true freshman, gaining valuable experience as part of the linebacker rotation. He became a mainstay in 2019 as a sophomore, contributing 24 tackles and excelling in pass defense. He became one of the defense’s most productive players in the shortened 2020 season with 59 tackles, 2.5 TFLs and a fumble recovery.