Remember former Penn State linebacker Troy Reeder , who transferred to … 2 inside linebacker on the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense. Brown had just under 200 total tackles in his time at Penn State and started in … Micah Parsons, Penn State The Nittany Lions are perennially a top-20 program in producing players in the NFL. Conlan was the 8th player picked in the 1st round of the 1987 NFL Draft and was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. List of Penn State Nittany Lions in the NFL draft. Next week, seven Penn State players will participate in the NFL Scouting Combine in hopes of grabbing the eye of an NFL scout or coach. A total of 27 Penn State players made 53-man rosters, while the Nittany Lions have three former players on practice squads and two Penn Staters currently on injured reserve with NFL teams. This group saw the likes of Paul Posluszny, who would set and hold the Penn State record for tackles, … But barring injury or a surprise return to school, there will be another in 2021 — Penn State’s Micah Parsons. Penn State begins the 2020 NFL season with 32 former players on active rosters, tied with Georgia for sixth among college teams. Third-year pro Troy Apke is the starting free safety in Washington. Where are your favorite Lions playing. Here are Penn State’s top-10 linebackers based on the opinion of our 12-person panel: Penn State linebacker Greg Buttle played from 1973-1975. provided . Linebacker Sean Lee begins his 11th season in Dallas on injured reserve. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Penn_State_football_players In 2020, the top three linebackers entering the season — Nathan Gerry, T.J. Edwards and Duke Riley — all missed time with injuries. Linebacker Paul Posluszny, Penn State’s second all-time leading tackler and a fan favorite, remains the heart and soul of the Jacksonville Jaguar’s defense and is a constant force in the run game. 2021 NFL Draft: What to know about Micah Parsons after Penn State linebacker opts out of 2020 season Here's everything you need to know on the outstanding linebacker prospect from Penn State Penn State often has been referred to as “Linebacker U” for its reputation of producing NFL-quality linebackers. 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And please follow AllPennState on Twitter @MarkWogenrich. Micah Parsons’ best fits in the NFL Draft Micah Parsons is an elite linebacker prospect. Penn State isn't short on blue-chip linebackers but assuming that any of them will have as much success as Parsons did would be foolish. Georgia has begun to rival Penn State for the title of Linebacker U, since 2010 the Bulldogs have produced 13 NFL Linebackers and Quay Walker is next up. It's an interesting mix of veterans and promising young players, stars and depth players proud to be on their 53-man rosters. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Over the past decade, only seven off-ball linebackers have been taken with a top-10 pick in the NFL draft. Penn State produced six NFL draft picks in each of the last two years — tying the program high mark since 1996. When it comes to producing NFL linebackers, no Big Ten school can match Ohio State. Many Penn State fans consider Shane Conlan to be the prototypical linebacker by which all other linebackers are judged. Kicker Robbie Gould begins his 16th professional season as the starter in San Francisco. In Penn State's season-ending blowout of Illinois, Dotson became the first player in school history with two catches of 70 yards or longer in the same game … It's important to note that while Cameron Wake is considered a defensive end in the NFL, he was indeed a linebacker for Penn State. Mobile users click the notification bell. Penn State has always sent players to the NFL… Around the NFL today, a number of free-agent players worked out for teams in their quest to earn a roster spot. Similarly, former safety Marcus Allen is listed as a No. But more than that, he’s an elite potential chess piece at the NFL level. 1. Shane Conlan: One of the all time great Linebackers at Penn State or anywhere else. Three teams are tied with three: Detroit, the New York Giants and Tampa Bay. Conlan was an All Pro 3 seasons, making him a great player on … Even into the 2000s, the Nittany Lions have been a factory for high-quality linebacker talent at both the collegiate and NFL level. Derek Wake was a three-year starter for Penn State from 2002-04. Two former Lions are starting alongside each other in Tennessee's defense: end Jack Crawford and tackle DaQuan Jones. Defensive tackle Kevin Givens made the 49ers' active roster after spending most of last season on the practice squad. Career Statistics: 285 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles Over the past decade, only seven off-ball linebackers have been taken with a top-10 pick in the NFL draft. Everyone's favorite punt returner played second fiddle to Mauti much of his final season in Happy Valley, but was the first Penn State linebacker taken in … First is Cam Brown, who was selected in the NFL Draft by the New York Giants in April. In the last 10 NFL drafts, Ohio State has had 13 linebackers picked. Rookie defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos won a starting job in Carolina. Baltimore Ravens: Quarterback Trace McSorely, Buffalo Bills: Offensive lineman Ryan Bates, Carolina Panthers: Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos, Defensive end Shareef Miller, Dallas Cowboys: Offensive lineman Connor McGovern, Denver Broncos: Receiver DaeSean Hamilton, receiver KJ Hamler, Detroit Lions: Linebacker/Fullback Jason Cabinda, Tight end Jesse James, Cornerback Amani Oruwariye, Las Vegas Raiders: Defensive end Carl Nassib, Minnesota Vikings: Receiver/safety Dan Chisena, New York Giants: Running back Saquon Barkley, Linebacker Cam Brown, Defensive tackle Austin Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles: Running back Miles Sanders, Pittsburgh Steelers: Safety/linebacker Marcus Allen, Offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski, San Francisco 49ers: Defensive tackle Kevin Givens, Kicker Robbie Gould, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Receiver Chris Godwin, Offensive lineman A.Q. Penn State has had a rich tradition of linebackers over the years, with 14 first-team All-Americans in the last half-century, the most recent being Parsons. The following is a list of Penn State University American football players. Though none of them quite reach the levels of Ham or Arrington, the linebackers of the 2000s are, as a collective, arguably the strongest in Penn State’s illustrious history. Fourth in a series. Veteran safety Jordan Lucas of the Chicago Bears was among those who opted out this season. PENN STATE 289.0 (Tamba Hali 55.5, LaVar Arrington 51.0, ... Georgia was a decisive No. Was a 2 time All American but a Consensus All American in 1986. From Abiliene Christian to Wyoming, find out where every active NFL pro football player spent his college days. Sixteen-year vet and San Francisco All-Pro placekicker Robbie Gould is Penn State's elder statesman, while linebacker Sean Lee, who will start the season on injured reserve, returns for his 11th season with the Cowboys. As the NFL season begins, here are some of the top stories to follow with the Penn State alumni this year. Who is the longest-tenured Nittany Lion in the NFL? There's a new role for former linebacker Jason Cabinda, who could play some fullback in Detroit. 10. That included a pair of former Penn State standouts. He's starting for the Los Angeles Rams. And he isn’t just any top-10 pick — he’s the closest thing to a linebacker prototype since Luke Kuechly coming out of Boston College back in 2012. Rookie punter Blake Gillikin made the roster in New Orleans but will begin the season on injured reserve. The crown jewel of the class, Penn State's Micah Parsons, has already opted out of the 2020 college football season and will be preparing for the draft. Click "Follow" at the top right of our AllPennState page. A total of 32 former Penn State players are on NFL active rosters. That doesn’t include Sean Lee, Jason Cabinda, NaVorro Bowman, and Mike Hull, current or former NFL players. This … Former Penn State lacrosse player Chris Hogan has a new home with the New York Jets. He was part of 2 national championships at Penn State in 1982 and in 1986. Gross-Matos, a second-round pick, is the most promising breakout star of Penn State's rookie class. Former Penn State lacrosse player Chris Hogan has a new home with the New York Jets. 2021 NFL Draft: Penn State's Micah Parsons is the best college LB prospect since Luke Kuechly. While he won't be unseated at the top of our rankings, there are a few others who could push their way into the LB2 slot with the help of a big 2020 season. Former Penn State linebacker Paul Posluszny announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday morning in a letter posted on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ website. Apke's role began growing last season, when he started two games. With 31 tackles, a sack, and an interception on the season, Poz is one of the best middle linebackers in the NFL. He’s been a great special teams contributor and won the program’s special teams newcomer of the year award. 1 here, and has enough young linebackers in the NFL to hold that position for quite some time. Penn State has lived up to … Get the latest Penn State news by joining the community. He likely won’t last past the top 10 picks, so the Penn State linebacker’s best fits will be reserved for those who’ll have an opportunity to select him. Shipley, Offensive lineman Donovan Smith, Tennessee Titans: Defensive tackle Jack Crawford, Defensive tackle DaQuan Jones. But barring injury or a surprise return to school, there will be another in 2021 — Penn State’s Micah Parsons. Thirty-four former Penn State players were on the rosters of 21 National Football League (NFL) teams as the NFL season opens. Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com graded Parsons higher than three off-ball linebackers drafted in the first round last year. The tape on Walker is still light, but his combination of athleticism and size is eye-opening. The sophomore broke out in 2019 to the tune of 109 total tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, 5 passes defended, a fumble recovery, and 4 forced fumbles. Three former Lions are on practice squads: tight end Nick Bowers (Las Vegas), defensive tackle Robert Windsor (Indianapolis) and cornerback Trevor Williams (Philadelphia). 11 year veteran, former Pro Bowl MLB and 5 time Jaguars defensive captain Paul Posluszny today announced his retirement from the @NFL in the following letter ⤵️ https://t.co/5zopkqK1iC Two former Lions are captains: Running back Saquon Barkley with the New York Giants and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones in Tennessee. Remember former Penn State linebacker Troy Reeder, who transferred to Delaware? Greg Buttle, 1973-1975. 3 quarterback. Which NFL team has the most former Nittany Lions on its roster? Trace McSorley made the Baltimore Ravens roster for the second year and is listed as the No. 2021 NFL Draft Inside Linebacker Rankings Maybe the toughest scouting reports to make, because a lot of confusion: Inside linebackers in 3-4 aren’t generally premium players in the draft, but there is always a couple that have exceptionally well rounded skillsets that sneak into early rounds. He was an unknown prospect coming out of …