The blend of speed and power comes along only in special players. Micah Parsons played with that rare combo throughout high school, and it earned him a five-star ranking. He might’ve played defensive end during his prep years, but his 6-foot-3, 235-pound stature makes a perfect fit at the linebacker spot. Penn State football needs linebacker help, especially with Jason Cabinda and Brandon Smith’s departures, so it’s a hand-in-hand relationship.
When Parsons arrives on campus, he’ll no doubt move into the middle third of the defense. In his senior year at Harrisburg, he racked up 55 tackles, 17.