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After leaving home in Canada for the love of football, Jesse Luketa ready to compete for playing time at Penn State

Luketa left his home in Ottawa at age 14, leaving behind his mother and seven brothers and sisters, in order to become an elite football player. The sophomore will compete for playing time at linebacker for the Nittany Lions in pre-season.

Jesse Luketa during last season's Penn State-Michigan State game.
Jesse Luketa during last season's Penn State-Michigan State game.Read morePENN STATE ATHLETICS / Handout