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Who will be Penn State's 'Wild Dogs' in 2017? A look at the Nittany Lions' defensive line

Penn State’s defensive line will be watched closely during the early stages of 2017. The Lions are replacing starting ends Garrett Sickels and Evan Schwan and PSU struggled to get pressure on USC quarterback Sam Darnold during the Rose Bowl loss. But PSU line coach Sean Spencer has some interesting young players to work with, including a couple of redshirt freshmen pass rushers.

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Penn State defensive line coach Sean Spencer (left) talks with head coach James Franklin. Photo by Joe Hermitt, PennLive
Penn State defensive tackle Curtis Cothran (52) is shown during practice.