DT
Senior (NFL Draft)
The unsung hero of the run defense. Posted a team-high 44% double-team rate in 2025 while adding an interception. Returns as the senior leader of the DT room.
Alonzo Ford Jr. (6'3", 305 lbs) is the anchor of the defensive interior. A classic 1-technique nose tackle, his value lies in absorbing double teams (44% double team rate) to free up linebackers. Penn State's run defense was significantly better with him on the field in 2025 (1.5 fewer yards per carry allowed).
Often overlooked in the box score, Alonzo Ford Jr.'s impact is felt on every snap. The veteran DT returns to anchor a run defense looking for redemption.
Read MoreTwo key contributors have officially announced they will forego their final year of eligibility. DT Alonzo Ford Jr. and WR Harrison Wallace III are heading to the pros.
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