At cornerback, Penn State will need to replace Jalen Kimber, who declared for the NFL Draft after the 2024 season. Fortunately for Terry Smith, his cornerback room is arguably the deepest on Penn State’s entire defense.
The Starters
AJ Harris (JR)
While the battle for the other starting spot to replace Kimber will be interesting to watch, AJ Harris is a lock to start in the fall. Harris was named third-team All-Big Ten last season and is poised to take another step forward in 2025. In 2024, he recorded one interception, 48 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 5 pass breakups.