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Penn State Spring Position Preview: Defensive Tackle

Related Topics: Jim Knowles, Justin Durant

Following the departures of DVon J-Thomas and Coziah Izzard, Penn State football finds itself with a bit of a depth issue at defensive tackle. Zane Durant is a sure-fire starter, but injuries and inexperience cloud the rest of the depth chart.

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Zane Durant (SR; 6-foot-1, 288 pounds)

The two mortal locks among the defensive tackle group are that Zane Durant will be a starter and that Zane Durant will be heavily contributing to Jim Knowles’ defense in 2025.

Durant quietly had a monster 2024 campaign, and Penn State is surely overjoyed that he is returning for his senior season.