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Penn State Football Alumni Shine in the NFL

Strategic Insights

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A total of 44 Penn State football alumni have made the cut and are currently playing in the National Football League. The university consistently ranks among the top 20 programs nationally in producing players in the NFL. Notable alumni such as Saquon Barkley and Jahan Dotson are making waves in their respective teams. Saquon Barkley leads the league in rushing yards and carries, while Jahan Dotson is tied for the lead in touchdown catches.

Key Takeaways:

  • 44 Penn State football alumni are currently playing in the NFL, with 25 teams represented.
  • Saquon Barkley leads the league in rushing yards and carries, with 463 yards and 83 carries.
  • Jahan Dotson is tied for the lead in touchdown catches, with four touchdown receptions this year.
  • Ryan Bates has started every game this season for the Buffalo Bills, starting at right guard in their win over the Ravens.
  • Pat Freiermuth leads the Pittsburgh Steelers in receiving yards, with 85 yards through week 4.
  • KJ Hamler hauled in a 55-yard reception for the Denver Broncos in their loss to the Raiders.
  • Jason Cabinda is on the physically unable to perform list for the Detroit Lions.
  • Arnold Ebiketie picked up one solo tackle and defended one pass for the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Yetur Gross-Matos recorded two tackles, both assists, for the Carolina Panthers.
  • DaQuan Jones assisted on two tackles and picked up a half-sack for the Buffalo Bills.
  • Carl Nassib totaled four tackles and recorded one sack for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • Odafe Oweh collected seven tackles and recorded one sack and recovered a fumble for the Baltimore Ravens.
  • Miles Sanders ran for 134 yards and two scores, and made two grabs for 22 yards, for the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Nick Smith was inactive for the game for the Carolina Panthers.

Statistics:

  • 44 Penn State football alumni are playing in the NFL.
  • 25 teams have alumni from Penn State on their rosters.
  • Saquon Barkley leads the league in rushing yards (463) and carries (83).
  • Jahan Dotson is tied for the lead in touchdown catches (four).
  • Ryan Bates has started every game this season for the Buffalo Bills.
  • Pat Freiermuth leads the Pittsburgh Steelers in receiving yards (85) through week 4.

Sources:

  • GoPSUSports.com
  • National Football League

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