Linebacker Kobe King and safety Jaylen Reed of Penn State were unanimously chosen for the All-Big Ten second team on Tuesday.
A.J. Harris, a cornerback for the Nittany Lions, was selected unanimously for the third team.
Honorable mention selections included Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J. Thomas, defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton, safety Zakee Wheatley, linebacker Tony Rojas, defensive end Zane Durant, and cornerback Jalen Kimber.
Both King and Reed are four-year athletes.
The only Lion to be selected to the All-Big Ten first team was Abdul Carter, a standout edge rusher for Penn State. In addition, Carter received the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards.
With 75 tackles in the regular season, Reed topped Penn State. A forced fumble, a fumble recovery, three interceptions, two pass breakups, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and a quarterback hurry were among his other contributions.
With 62 tackles, King, the twin brother of former PSU linebacker Kalen King, was in second on the Lions. In addition, Kobe King recorded three sacks, one quarterback pressure, 7.5 tackles for loss, and a pass breakup.
Prior to the 2024 season, Harris transferred from Georgia to Penn State. During the regular season, he recorded 32 tackles, three tackles for loss, four pass breakups, and one interception.
In the Big Ten championship game on Saturday night in Indianapolis, Penn State (11-0) will play the undefeated Oregon (12-0).
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