Oct. 13, 2009
With 29 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com, will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Highlights from week five of the 2009 season include Derrick Williams' most productive day as a pro and standout performances by offenses anchored by tackles Levi Brown and Kareem McKenzie.
Anthony Adams (1999-02), DT, Chicago Bears
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Adams has started all four games, recording nine tackles (7 solos) and one sack.
Jay Alford (2003-06), DT, New York Giants
New York Giants 44, Oakland Raiders 7
Alford was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. He will miss the entire 2009 season.
Levi Brown (2003-06), OT, Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 28, Houston Texans 21
The Cardinals starting right tackle, Brown protected quarterback Kurt Warner as he threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns in a home win over the Texans.
Deon Butler (2005-08), WR, Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks 41, Jacksonville Jaguars 0
Butler earned playing time in Seattle's multiple receiver formations but did not catch a pass.
Kerry Collins (1992-94), QB, Tennessee Titans
Indianapolis Colts 31, Tennessee Titans 9
In his 22nd consecutive start for the Titans, Collins hit on 19 of 32 passes for 164 yards and no touchdowns with one interception.
Dan Connor (2004-07), LB, Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers 20, Washington Redskins 17
Connor saw action on special teams, registering one tackle.
Bobby Engram (1991, 1993-95), WR, Kansas City Chiefs
Dallas Cowboys 26, Kansas City Chiefs 20
Engram was designated inactive for the game.
John Gilmore (1999-01), TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Philadelphia Eagles 33, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14
Gilmore served as a back-up tight end, catching one pass for nine yards.
Robbie Gould (2001-04), K, Chicago Bears
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Gould has converted six of seven field goal attempts and connected on all 11 of his PATs thus far in 2009.
Tamba Hali (2002-05), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Dallas Cowboys 26, Kansas City Chiefs 20
Hali started at right outside linebacker four the fifth consecutive game, making one tackle.
Bryant Johnson (1999-02), WR, Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Detroit Lions 20
Johnson started, recording four receptions for 35 yards, including a long of 17.
Ed Johnson (2003-04, 2006), DT, Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts 31, Tennessee Titans 9
From his starting left defensive tackle spot, Johnson had one assisted tackle in the win over the Titans.
Larry Johnson (1999-02), RB, Kansas City Chiefs
Dallas Cowboys 26, Kansas City Chiefs 20
Johnson rushed for 37 yards and caught one pass for nine yards.
Jeremy Kapinos (2003-06), P, Green Bay Packers
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Kapinos has punted 18 times for 829 yards (46.1 avg.) through four games.
Jimmy Kennedy (1999-02), DT, Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 38, St. Louis Rams 10
Kennedy saw playing time as a reserve defensive tackle, notching two solo tackles.
Justin King (2005-07), CB, St. Louis Rams
Minnesota Vikings 38, St. Louis Rams 10
King made his second consecutive start at cornerback and played on special teams, making one tackle.
Aaron Maybin (2007-08), DE, Buffalo Bills
Cleveland Browns 6, Buffalo Bills 3
Maybin saw spot duty as a reserve defensive end, posting one tackle.
Sean McHugh (2000-03), TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Detroit Lions 20
McHugh is on the Steelers' injured list after sustaining a knee injury in the preseason and will be out for the season.
Kareem McKenzie |
Kareem McKenzie (1997-00), OT, New York Giants
New York Giants 44, Oakland Raiders 7
McKenzie blocked for running backs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw as they ran for a combined 220 yards and warded off defenders as Giants quarterbacks Eli Manning and David Carr combined to throw for 263 yards and two touchdowns.
Rich Ohrnberger (2006-08), OG, New England Patriots
Denver Broncos 20, New England Patriots 17
Ohrnberger was designated as inactive for the game. He remains listed as the second team right guard on the Patriots' depth chart.
Paul Posluszny (2003-06), LB, Buffalo Bills
Cleveland Browns 6, Buffalo Bills 3
Posluszny, who suffered a broken arm in a week one loss to New England, was inactive for Sunday's game with the Browns. He had surgery four weeks ago to insert a plate in his arm and is continuing with cardio workouts and a weightlifting regimen. The former All-American at Penn State told buffalobills.com that he hoped he's just two weeks away from returning to the field.
Michael Robinson (2002-05), RB, San Francisco 49ers
Atlanta Falcons 45, San Francisco 49ers 10
Robinson returned a kickoff for 13 yards and made one special teams tackle.
Lydell Sargeant (2005-08), Buffalo Bills
Cleveland Browns 6, Buffalo Bills 3
Sargeant suffered a knee injury in the preseason and was placed on the Bills' injured reserve list.
Bryan Scott (1999-02), S, Buffalo Bills
Cleveland Browns 6, Buffalo Bills 3
Scott, the Bills' starting strong safety, was inactive for the second straight game, sidelined by an ankle injury suffered in week three.
Tim Shaw (2002, 2004-06), LB, Chicago Bears
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After signing with the Bears on Sept. 14, Shaw has made an impact on special teams, making five tackles, in three games.
A.Q. Shipley (2005-08), C, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Detroit Lions 20
Shipley, a seventh round draft choice of Pittsburgh in April's NFL draft, is a member of the Steelers' practice squad.
Tony Stewart (1997-00), TE, Oakland Raiders
New York Giants 44, Oakland Raiders 7
Stewart assisted on one special teams tackle.
Cameron Wake (2000, 2002-04), LB, Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 31, New York Jets 27
Wake was active for the third consecutive game but did record any stats.
Derrick Williams (2005-08), WR, Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Detroit Lions 20
Seeing his most significant action of the season, Williams caught two passes for 37 yards and returned five kickoffs for 109 yards, a 21.8 average, with a long of 34.