How good is Curtis Jacobs?

[ChiTownLionPSU]

Boy was he fun to watch on Saturday.




This whole Penn State defense is littered with playmakers at every position.

 

[VaDave4PSU]

Very good and getting better.

 

[CvilleElksCoach]

I think he and Ellis are the two best LB's on the team but Smith ends up as Butkus semi-finalist.

 

[DCLion11]

I think he and Ellis are the two best LB's on the team but Smith ends up as Butkis semi-finalist.

What’s maddening is that Smith has all the attributes to be a stud but goes for flashy and is constantly out of position. He will get drafted high based on potential like Oweh and hope he gets a good lb coach

 

[VaDave4PSU]

Do we go portal next year or roll with our backups? Katshir has seen the most snaps. Elsdon, King, and Buddin have barely gotten clean up time.

Curious about Jaylon Reed. He played vs OSU some. Didn't pay attention, but who was he in for? Seems like he got Sutherland snaps and hovered the LoS. Move Jacobs to the box next year?

 

[PrtLng Lion]

Awesome leap for a tackle in the 2nd video. Jacobs has been solid/steady, doesn't get the headlines.

 

[Catch1lion]

Chuck Norris checks under his bed for Curtis before he turns out the lights

 

[Classof09]

Jacobs seems to make a lot of the plays that Smith doesn’t. I’m sure Smith will test well enough at the combine to be a 1st or 2nd rounder but gimme the consistency of Jacobs and Brooks over Smith all day. Brooks reminds me of Cabinda in a lot of ways as well.

 

[GregInPitt]

Jacobs seems to make a lot of the plays that Smith doesn’t. I’m sure Smith will test well enough at the combine to be a 1st or 2nd rounder but gimme the consistency of Jacobs and Brooks over Smith all day. Brooks reminds me of Cabinda in a lot of ways as well.

Yes, Brooks is really playing well.

Two years ago I thought Brooks looked more like Gino Capone than Cabinda. But that's what makes college football fun - seeing many of the players that initially look like deer in headlights progress and become team leaders.

As a pretty successful coach used to say, "the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores"

 

[o_WeAre]

Yes, Brooks is really playing well.

Two years ago I thought Brooks looked more like Gino Capone than Cabinda. But that's what makes college football fun - seeing many of the players that initially look like deer in headlights progress and become team leaders.

As a pretty successful coach would say, "the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores"

Agreed and I would add that the position move to DE made Luketta a new man. He's exceeded expectations there.