LB: Micah Parsons, Penn State
Originally a defensive end in high school, Parsons has been dominant since switching to linebacker with the Nittany Lions, tallying 95 total tackles (45 solo), three sacks and two forced fumbles in 2019. A true sophomore, Parsons was the only underclassman named as a Butkus Award finalist this season.
https://www.si.com/college/2019/12/11/college-football-all-america-team
Originally a defensive end in high school, Parsons has been dominant since switching to linebacker with the Nittany Lions, tallying 95 total tackles (45 solo), three sacks and two forced fumbles in 2019. A true sophomore, Parsons was the only underclassman named as a Butkus Award finalist this season.
https://www.si.com/college/2019/12/11/college-football-all-america-team