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Spring practice is a time for experimentation, some of which works, some of which may not. One position switch that worked well was moving Cedric Jeffries from safety to outside linebacker. A young man with good size, skills and speed, Jeffries made steady progress during the 15 spring sessions. He likely will battle Nathan Stupar for the top reserve spot at the outside linebacker post occupied by returning starter Tyrell Sales. The former Egg Harbor HS standout is a good athlete with the desire and instincts to emerge as a bigger contributor this season. Jeffries is one of eight returning Nittany Lions from New Jersey.
2007 Sophomore Season
In his first season on the field, Jeffries played in all 13 games on defense and special teams. A reserve safety, he made four tackles, with two stops against Florida International and two against Buffalo. Jeffries saw action on 154 snaps, led by 20 in the victory over Wisconsin and 16 against Buffalo and Iowa.
2006 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.
High School
Jeffries was a three-sport standout at Egg Harbor Township HS. Playing for Coach Tony DeRosa, he earned Philadelphia Inquirer All-South Jersey second-team honors. He also was the defensive captain. As a senior, he made 15 catches for 350 yards and four touchdowns and recorded 65 tackles, with three interceptions and 15 pass breakups. Along with current teammate Brett Brackett, Jeffries was named to the Super 100 all-state team and helped New Jersey to a 30-6 win over New York in the Governor's Bowl. Jeffries also was a team captain for the basketball and track and field squads.
Personal
Full name is Cedric Wendell Jeffries. He is the son of Cedric and Gwen Jeffries and has an older brother, Raymond Boyd, and two sisters, Alexa and Candice. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and video games. He is enrolled in the Division of Undergraduate Studies. Born November 25, 1987 in Somers Point, N.J.
