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Penn State Football Alumni Shine in the NFL

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A total of 43 Penn State football alumni have made it to the rosters of 24 National Football League teams, continuing the Nittany Lions' tradition of producing talented players. Saquon Barkley, a Penn State alumnus, ranks second in the NFL in rushing yardage, and other notable players like Micah Parsons and Jaquan Brisker have also made significant contributions to their teams.

Key Takeaways:

  • 43 Penn State football alumni are currently populating the rosters of 24 National Football League teams.
  • The Nittany Lions annually rank among the top 20 programs nationally in producing players in the NFL.
  • Saquon Barkley ranks second in the NFL in rushing yardage, with a total of 779 yards and 163 carries.
  • Micah Parsons scooped up a fumble and took it all the way to the end zone for his first NFL touchdown, in addition to his four tackles.
  • Jaquan Brisker made nine tackles (7 solo) and added a sack for the Chicago Bears.
  • Other notable Penn State alumni, such as Amani Oruwariye, Adrian Amos, and Mike Gesicki, have also made significant contributions to their respective teams.
  • GoPSUSports.com provides regular updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats throughout the year.

Statistics:

  • 43 Penn State football alumni are on 24 NFL rosters.
  • The Nittany Lions rank among the top 20 programs in producing NFL players.
  • Saquon Barkley has 779 rushing yards and 163 carries in the NFL, ranking second in the league.
  • Micah Parsons has a total of 4 tackles and 1 fumble recovery.
  • Jaquan Brisker has a total of 9 tackles (7 solo) and 1 sack in the regular season.
  • A total of 13 Penn State alumni have been either inactive or on the practice squad for their respective teams.

Sources:

  • "Penn State football alumni shine in the NFL" (Exact text from the original source)
  • GoPSUSports.com (Exact text from the original source)

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