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  • Penn State defensive tackle Jared Odrick moves in on Eastern Illinois quarterback Jake Christensen for a sack during the 2nd quarter at Beaver Stadium. JOE HERMITT, PennLive

    Jared Odrick, 2010

    Jared Odrick played defensive line for Penn State from 2006-2009. The 6-5, 304-pound Odrick  was a 2009 first team All-American, the 2009 Big Ten Defensive Player-of-the-Year and Defensive Lineman-of-the-Year.

    Odrick finished his senior season with 43 tackles, 7 sacks and had 11.0 tackles for loss. He played an instrumental role in the Lions Big Ten championship and trip to the Rose Bowl.