Cornerbacks and defensive linemen have been the recent focus of Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in his Defender of the Day updates.

But Knowles, in his first year of running the Nittany Lions’ defense, is changing it up with his latest update.

Redshirt freshman safety Antoine Belgrave-Shorter is the newest member of Knowles’ DOTD Club.

PreSeason 9

“You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.”

⁦ @ohthatsaj3 ⁩ #BackseatBoyz #StrengthAndHonor pic.twitter.com/KhiYpUY9u3 — Jim Knowles (@CoachJimKnowles) August 12, 2025

The 6-0, 200-pound Belgrave-Shorter appeared in seven games last season, playing defense and special teams. He was named Penn State’s Developmental Squad Special Teams Player of the week for his work on the practice squad ahead of the L

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