WHOLESALE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS PRODUCTS
Penn State Nittany Lions is one of the most successful college football programs in history, producing many legendary players. Here are the top 10 best players in Penn State football history:
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John Cappelletti - Cappelletti played running back for Penn State from 1970 to 1973 and won the Heisman Trophy in 1973. He rushed for 1,522 yards and 17 touchdowns that season and led the Nittany Lions to an undefeated record and a national championship.
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LaVar Arrington - Arrington played linebacker for Penn State from 1997 to 1999 and was a two-time first-team All-American. He recorded 36 tackles for loss and 15 sacks in his career and was drafted second overall in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.
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Curt Warner - Warner played running back for Penn State from 1979 to 1982 and was a two-time All-American. He rushed for 3,398 yards and 31 touchdowns in his career and helped the Nittany Lions win the national championship in 1982.
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Paul Posluszny - Posluszny played linebacker for Penn State from 2003 to 2006 and was a two-time first-team All-American. He recorded 372 tackles and 9.5 sacks in his career and won the Bednarik Award as the nation's top defensive player in 2005 and 2006.
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Kerry Collins - Collins played quarterback for Penn State from 1991 to 1994 and was a two-time All-American. He threw for 5,304 yards and 39 touchdowns in his career and led the Nittany Lions to an undefeated record and a Rose Bowl victory in 1994.
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Jack Ham - Ham played linebacker for Penn State from 1968 to 1970 and was a two-time first-team All-American. He recorded 251 tackles and 10 interceptions in his career and went on to have a Hall of Fame career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Lenny Moore - Moore played halfback for Penn State from 1952 to 1954 and was a two-time All-American. He rushed for 1,703 yards and 18 touchdowns in his career and went on to have a Hall of Fame career with the Baltimore Colts.
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Shane Conlan - Conlan played linebacker for Penn State from 1983 to 1986 and was a two-time first-team All-American. He recorded 274 tackles and 12 sacks in his career and was a key player on the Nittany Lions' national championship team in 1986.
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Ki-Jana Carter - Carter played running back for Penn State from 1992 to 1994 and was a first-team All-American in 1994. He rushed for 1,539 yards and 23 touchdowns that season and was drafted first overall in the 1995 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Mike Reid - Reid played defensive tackle for Penn State from 1966 to 1969 and was a two-time first-team All-American. He recorded 104 tackles and 12 sacks in his career and won the Outland Trophy as the nation's top interior lineman in 1969.
In conclusion, Penn State football has produced many great players over the years, and these 10 players are some of the best in school history. Their contributions to the program will always be remembered by Nittany Lion fans and serve as a reminder of the rich tradition of Penn State football.