His playing time diminished in 2016 with the rise of redshirt freshmen Ryan Bates and Stephen Gonzalez and McGovern .
Laurent made eight starts in the previous two seasons after becoming an offensive lineman for the Nittany Lions .
Laurent 's playing time diminished in 2016 with the rise of redshirt freshmen Ryan Bates and Stephen Gonzalez and McGovern .
Laurent made eight starts in the previous two seasons after becoming an offensive lineman for the Nittany Lions .