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Penn State Spring Position Preview: Safeties

Football is back! Well, sorta. As Penn State begins full preparation for the 2024 season during the spring session, we’ll be breaking down each position group as we count down towards the Blue-White Game.

Up next, we take a glance at the safeties, which have become one of the team’s biggest strengths in the last few seasons.

The Starters

Kevin Winston Jr. (JR)

Jaylen Reed (SR)

Kevin Winston Jr. emerged as Penn State’s next star safety in 2023, recording a team-high 60 tackles to go with 5 pass breakups, an interception, and two fumble recoveries.