Moving Up Marcus Allen could be in for a huge change as he prepares for his second year in the NFL - a move from safety to linebacker. While it’s a major shift at this stage, the switch shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone who followed Allen’s career in Happy Valley. Allen always had a linebacker’s mentality, making plays all over the field and never hesitating to lower the boom in run support. As one of Penn State’s most fearsome hitters in recent years with an outstanding nose for the ball, Allen could very well thrive in his new role.