Every year around this time, I take a look at which Nittany Lions have risen to the pinnacle of professional football. ???? As of August 27, here are the Penn State players who are currently on NFL rosters (NFL experience in parentheses):
- Anthony Adams (3), DT, SF 49ers
- LaVar Arrington (6), LB, Washington Redskins
- Kyle Brady (11), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Courtney Brown (6), DE, Denver Broncos (hurt again)
- Kerry Collins (11), QB, Oakland Raiders
- Eddie Drummond (4), WR, Detroit Lions
- Omar Easy (4), RB, Oakland Raiders
- Bobby Engram (10), WR, Seattle Seahawks
- Rich Gardner (2), CB, Tennessee Titans
- John Gilmore (4), TE, Chicago Bears
- Jeff Hartings (10), C, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Michael Haynes (3), DE, Chicago Bears
- Kim Herring (9), S, Cincinnati Bengals
- Joe Iorio (1), C, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Tyoka Jackson (11), DT, St. Louis Rams
- Bryant Johnson (3), WR, Arizona Cardinals
- Larry Johnson (2), RB, Kansas City Chiefs
- Bhawoh Jue (5), S, San Diego Chargers
- Joe Jurevicius (7), WR, Seattle Seahawks
- Jimmy Kennedy (3), DT, St. Louis Rams
- Matt Kranchick (2), TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Justin Kurpeikis (4), LB, Cleveland Browns
- David Macklin (6), CB, Arizona Cardinals
- Shawn Mayer (2), S, Atlanta Falcons
- Sean McHugh (1), TE, Green Bay Packers
- Kareem McKenzie (5), OT, New York Giants
- Jim Nelson (6), LB, Baltimore Ravens
- Brandon Noble (6), DT, Washington Redskins
- Marco Rivera (9), OG, Dallas Cowboys
- Bryan Scott (3), S, Atlanta Falcons
- Brandon Short (6), LB, Carolina Panthers
- Tony Stewart (5), TE, Cincinnati Bengals
- Kevin Thompson (3), QB, Buffalo Bills
- Kenny Watson (4), RB, Cincinnati Bengals
So, Richie Anderson finally retired after 12 years in the NFL! I guess Parcells’ system was just too much for a guy who had tremendous NFL longevity with the Jets and the Cowboys. ????? ?????? Also among the missing from last year’s NFL crop is Brad Scioli, formerly of the Indianapolis Colts. ???? ???
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Willie says
Can you tell me how I can get a list of all players from Penn State that have played in the NFL? Thank you.
The Nittany Turkey says
Willie, I wish I knew of a source that would provide such historical information. I only know how to find about players who are currently active in the NFL. I get that information by scouring NFL rosters for Penn State players, but I wouldn’t want to take on the task of finding all the historical Penn State/NFL connections. I go back to the days of Milt Plum, Dave Robinson, and Lenny Moore. I woull love to have the information you seek. Perhaps another reader can get both of us closer to a source.
–TNT–
Karl says
i love PSU and i thank you for having this site aviable! I had to do a power point on the history of PSU football and this came in very handy! thanks agian!