UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — It’s been a pretty natural progression for Koa Farmer.
Not the one that has taken him from running back to defensive back to linebacker.
Rather, the way he has gone from being part of the supporting cast on Penn State’s defense to being a solid contributor and, finally, to projecting as one of its cornerstones in 2018.
“This is his year,” Nittany Lions coach James Franklin said. “He was a high-school running back and safety, and we [moved] him to linebacker. He’s still learning and growing, but we’re excited about what he’s going to be able to do.