The trophy honors accomplishments by collegiate defenders on and off the field.
The Nittany Lions' season came to a close Thursday night after clinching the EIVA regular-season championship and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament semifinals.
Toby Ezeonu returned in the third set after sustaining an injury during the conference semifinals.
From Joey Porter Jr. poised to compete for a starting role with the Steelers to Sean Clifford's journey with Green Bay, here's how several Nittany Lions could stack up at the NFL level.
"This is an unreal moment, and I'm just proud."
Quarterback Will Levis and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. are widely expected to be taken in the first round of the draft.