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Former Penn State DB finds new home in Big 12

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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A former Penn State defensive back has found a new home.

On Tuesday, Texas Tech tweeted out the Zech McPhearson was joining the Red Raiders as a graduate transfer. McPhearson made his decision to leave Penn State in January, following his graduation.

Because McPhearson is transferring to Texas Tech following graduation, he will be immediately eligible for the 2019 season and will have two years of eligibility left.

McPhearson played in all 13 games for Penn State last season, making eight tackles and breaking up two passes. He also registered eight stops and a pass break up in 2017.

A member of Penn State’s 2016 recruiting class, McPhearson is a former four-star prospect. Texas Tech is coming off a 5-7 campaign.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB