Here are some of the greatest Penn State Nittany Lions football players of all time:
Top Players
– *Jack Ham*: Regarded as one of the greatest outside linebackers in Penn State history, Ham was a two-time consensus All-American and inducted into the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
– *Saquon Barkley*: A dynamic running back who holds Penn State records for most rushing touchdowns (43) and total touchdowns (53), Barkley was a key player in the Nittany Lions’ offense.
– *Shane Conlan*: A dominant linebacker who led Penn State’s defense to a national championship in 1986, Conlan was awarded the Butkus Award and inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
– *Curt Warner*: A powerful running back who rushed for 3,398 yards and 24 touchdowns, Warner was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and is considered one of the greatest players in Penn State history.
– *LaVar Arrington*: A versatile linebacker who won both the Butkus and Bednarik Awards, Arrington was a two-time All-American and is ranked among the top defensive players in Penn State history.
Other Notable Players
– *Lenny Moore*: A dynamic playmaker who scored 24 touchdowns and totaled 2,380 rushing yards, Moore was a two-time second-team All-American and inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
– *Franco Harris*: A powerful running back who played a crucial role in Penn State’s rise to national prominence, Harris was a key player in the Nittany Lions’ offense and went on to have a successful NFL career.
– *John Cappelletti*: A Heisman Trophy winner who rushed for 2,639 yards and 29 touchdowns, Cappelletti was a consensus All-American and is considered one of the greatest players in Penn State history.
– *Paul Posluszny*: A dominant linebacker who won both the Bednarik and Butkus Awards, Posluszny is the second-leading tackler in Penn State history with 372 career tackles.
– *Bobby Engram*: A standout wide receiver who won the Biletnikoff Award, Engram is ranked eighth in Penn State history with 3,026 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns ¹ ².
