Ranking Penn State's defensive positions

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 29: Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Beaver Stadium on October 29, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State enters the 2023 season with plenty of promise and optimism, thanks in no small part to last season's defensive breakout under new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. But what will be the strength of the team next fall? Today we'll rank each position group on defense based on three criteria; positional talent, depth of players that can contribute, and the potential for growth within that group.