Penn State football owns the name “Linebacker U” but in Marcus Allen’s time, he made safety the main position in the Nittany Lions’ defense. His electrifying tackles and hard-hits out of nowhere made him an impact player. Although not known for coverage, he can make up ground quickly, making him a possible candidate for the NFL’s new-age “moneybacker” position.
Allen joined a unique brotherhood this year. He racked up 320 total tackles, making him just the sixth player in PSU history to reach the 300 mark. The senior safety started 46 games in his career. In addition, he patrolled a hard-hitting secondary that liked to separate the ball from the receiver through hits not deflections.