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Penn State 2017 recruiting profile: DB Lamont Wade brings elite competitive drive to virtually any position

Penn State's Lamont Wade is the highest-rated member of the Lions' 2017 recruiting class for a reason, but still he feels disrespected. Standing at 5-9 and 190 pounds, Wade said he's been told his entire life he's too small to play at the next level or pursue his NFL dream. But there's at least one player in the NFL who might beg to differ: Arizona Cardinals All-Pro Tyrann Mathieu is listed at 5-8 but still managed to terrorize opponents in college and the NFL.

Wade is lightning in a bottle with the ball in his hands. He can stick in coverage on opposing wide receivers.