Penn State safety Drew Astorino was a high-activity, run-support defender with special-teams toughness
Astorino’s value came from physical, dependable safety play: Penn State listed him at 5-foot-10 and 207 pounds, and ESPN’s career totals show 150 solo tackles and 5 interceptions, which points to a player who was around the ball often. He earned heavy usage for the Nittany Lions, including 820 snaps in 2011, and his profile suggests a compact, aggressive defender who fits best on a team that needs tackling consistency, downhill support, and no-nonsense intensity rather than elite size or splashy upside.
