Eric Latimore Class: Sophomore Hometown: Middletown, Del. High School: Middletown Height / Weight: 6-6 / 264 Position: DE Experience: JR H.S. Coach: Mark Delpercio

Eric Latimore is ready to hit the practice field in August and continue his progress toward earning time in the defensive end rotation. A talented athlete with excellent physical attributes, he enrolled at Penn State as a full-time student in January 2007 and took a redshirt year last fall. With two winter conditioning sessions and two spring practice periods under his belt, Latimore has made great progress and has an opportunity to be a contributor this year for the talented, but youthful defensive line. He finished spring practice as the top reserve to returning All-Big Ten performer Maurice Evans at one of the defensive end spots. Latimore's hard work in the weight room has helped him add more than 10 pounds over the past year. A first-team all-state selection at Middletown HS, Latimore has good speed and instincts and a bright future. He is one of three returning Nittany Lions from Delaware.

2007 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.

High School
Latimore was a three-year starter for Coach Mark Delpercio at Middletown HS. A team captain, he was selected first-team all-state and first-team all-conference. He also was a first-team All-Northeast selection by Scout.com. He was sidelined by a shoulder injury during a portion of his senior season, but recorded 24 tackles, 7.5 sacks and forced two fumbles. As a junior, he made 50 tackles and had 12 sacks, helping his team finish as state runners-up. He played in the 2006 Blue-Gold game. Latimore also was a member of back-to-back state championship basketball teams, with the 2004-05 squad compiling a 26-1 record.

Personal
Full name is Eric Latimore II. He is the son of Eric and Kim Latimore and has two sisters. Latimore is related to Philadelphia basketball legend Sonny Hill. He enjoys walking on the beach. He is undecided on a major. Born February 16, 1987.