And just like that, the big day is here.
It’s a day that Dominic DeLuca has been waiting for just as much as anyone. DeLuca arrived in 2022 as a walk-on with lofty expectations, who went on to be named the Developmental Player of the Year. Now he’s about to start his second season as a captain for the Nittany Lions.
DeLuca initially made his Impression as a special teams ace, but is prepared to carve out a larger role at linebacker in 2024. He certainly showed to have a nose for the ball as a reserve in 2023, displaying his playmaking abilities by finishing with 29 tackles, 4.