Penn State LB Tyler Elsdon joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's episode of The Lions Den. Tyler Elsdon discusses Penn State's LB room, overcoming adversity in his college football journey, and even reveals some wild stories from Penn State's winter workouts. Tyler also talks about his military background, mentality on the field, and his welcome to college football moment. Tune in for another great episode of The Lions Den!

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

01:49 - Tyler’s Military Background 

04:19 - Growing Up

08:57 - Coal Region Football

10:32 - Welcome to CFB Moment & Social Media Haters

18:34 - Life Outside of Football 

24:00 - LBU 

27:41 - Overcoming Adversity 

32:06 - Tyler’s Killer Mentality

33:47 - Lessons Learned from College Football

47:40 - Veteran Mentors