Penn State safety Lamont Wade runs a play during practice on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. Penn State football is practicing for the Citrus Bowl against Kentucky. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
A possible battle at quarterback between Tommy Stevens and Sean Clifford might command the headlines. But Penn State’s spring camp will be filled with crucial developments on the defensive side of the ball.
The Nittany Lions have true openings at defensive tackle, defensive end and safety. Amani Oruwariye’s departure theoretically leaves one cornerback spot up for grabs, but there’s no question that John Reid and Tariq Castro-Fields will man the outside.