UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – A total of 46 Penn State Football alumni are populating the rosters of 24 National Football League organizations. The Nittany Lions annually rank among the top 20 programs nationally in producing players in the NFL.
Pat Freiermuth secured his third touchdown reception of the season in the Steelers’ victory over the Commanders. Saquon Barkley remains second in the NFL in rushing after adding 66 yards to his total in Philadelphia’s divisional victory over Dallas.
Micah Parsons made his return to the Cowboys lineup, recording two sacks in a disruptive outing. Fellow pass rushers Jesse Luketa and Chop Robinson also recorded sacks in Week 10 action, while Bills defensive tackle Austin Johnson tallied the second interception of his NFL career.
Here’s how these former Nittany Lion greats fared in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season.
Saquon Barkley (2015-17) RB, Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles 34, Cowboys 6
- Amassed 66 rushing yards on 14 carries.
- Caught one pass for 12 yards.
- Is second in the NFL in rushing yards (991) and yards per game (110.1), is tied for sixth in total touchdowns with eight.
Ryan Bates (2016-18) OL, Chicago Bears
Patriots 19, Bears 3
- Returned from the injured list and made his first start of the season.
Jaquan Brisker (2019-21) S, Chicago Bears
Patriots 19, Bears 3
- Was inactive.
Cam Brown (2016-19) LB, Miami Dolphins
Dolphins 23, Rams 15
- Is on injured reserve.
Ji’Ayir Brown (2020-22) S, San Francisco 49ers
49ers 23, Buccaneers 20
- Made three tackles (1 solo).
Tariq Castro-Fields (2017-21) CB, Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles 34, Cowboys 6
- Is a member of Philadelphia’s practice squad.
Dan Chisena (2015-19) WR, Carolina Panthers
Panthers 20, Giants 17
- Is a member of Carolina’s practice squad.
Sean Clifford (2017-22) QB, Green Bay Packers
Packers bye week
Jahan Dotson (2018-21) WR, Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles 34, Cowboys 6
- Caught one pass for 27 yards.
Arnold Ebiketie (2021) LB, Atlanta Falcons
Saints 20, Falcons 17
- Made his first start of the season.
Olumuyiwa Fashanu (2020-23) OL, New York Jets
Cardinals 31, Jets 6
- Played 57 percent of New York’s offensive snaps on the offensive line.
Pat Freiermuth (2018-20) TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers 28, Commanders 27
- Caught three passes for 17 yards and a touchdown.
Will Fries (2017-20) OL, Indianapolis Colts
Bills 30, Colts 20
- Is on injured reserve.
Mike Gesicki (2014-17) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Ravens 35, Bengals 34
- Caught four passes for 30 yards.
Blake Gillikin (2016-19) P, Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals 31, Jets 6
- Landed his only punt of the game inside the 20-yard line.
- Is ninth in the NFL with a 43.1 net punting average mark.
Kevin Givens (2016-18) DT, San Francisco 49ers
49ers 23, Buccaneers 20
- Was inactive.
Chris Godwin (2014-16) WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
49ers 23, Buccaneers 20
- Is on injured reserve.
- At the time of his season-ending injury, led the NFL in yards after catch with 350, was second in the NFL in receiving yards (576), was tied for third with five receiving touchdowns, and was sixth in yards per game (82.3).
Yetur Gross-Matos (2017-19) DE, San Francisco 49ers
49ers 23, Buccaneers 20
- On injured reserve.
KJ Hamler (2017-2019) WR, Buffalo Bills
Bills 30, Colts 20
- Is a member of Buffalo’s practice squad.
Daequan Hardy (2019-23) CB, Buffalo Bills
Bills 30, Colts 20
- Is a member of Buffalo’s practice squad.
Adisa Isaac (2019-23) LB, Baltimore Ravens
Ravens 35, Bengals 34
- Was inactive.
Curtis Jacobs (2020-23) LB, New England Patriots
Patriots 19, Bears 3
- Recorded two tackles (1 solo).
Austin Johnson (2013-15) DT, Buffalo Bills
Bills 30, Colts 20
- Recorded the second interception of his NFL career.
Theo Johnson (2020-23) TE, New York Giants
Panthers 20, Giants 17
- Hauled in four catches for 37 yards.
DaQuan Jones (2010-13) DL, Buffalo Bills
Bills 30, Colts 20
- Assisted on one tackle.
Kalen King (2021-23) CB, Green Bay Packers
Packers bye week
Jesse Luketa (2018-21) LB, Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals 31, Jets 6
- Posted two tackles, including his second sack of the season.
Connor McGovern (2016-18) OL, Buffalo Bills
Bills 30, Colts 20
- Made his tenth start of the season on Buffalo’s offensive line.
PJ Mustipher (2018-22) DL, Arizona Cardinals.
Cardinals 31, Jets 6
- Is a member of Arizona’s practice squad.
Hunter Nourzad (2022-23) OL, Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs 16, Broncos 14
- Saw action on special teams.
Amani Oruwariye (2015-18) CB, Dallas Cowboys
Eagles 34, Cowboys 6
- Is on injured reserve.
Odafe Oweh (2019-20) LB, Baltimore Ravens
Ravens 35, Bengals 24
- Posted two tackles (1 solo).
Micah Parsons (2018-19) LB, Dallas Cowboys
Eagles 34, Cowboys 6
- Made his return to the Cowboys lineup with two sacks.
Joey Porter Jr. (2019-22) CB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers 28, Commanders 27
- Tallied five solo tackles.
Chop Robinson (2022-23) LB, Miami Dolphins
Dolphins 23, Rams 15
- Recorded two solo tackles, including the second sack of his rookie season.
Allen Robinson II (2011-13) WR, Detroit Lions
Lions 26, Texans 23
- Saw action on offense.
Miles Sanders (2016-18) RB, Carolina Panthers
Panthers 20, Giants 17
- Recorded two carries and two receptions in Carolina’s win.
Nick Scott (2015-18) S, Carolina Panthers
Panthers 20, Giants 17
- Is on injured reserve.
Juice Scruggs (2018-22) OL, Houston Texans
Lions 26, Texans 23
- Made his ninth season start and played 100 percent of Houston’s offensive snaps.
Chris Stoll (2017-22) LS, Seattle Seahawks
Seahawks bye week
Jordan Stout (2019-21) P, Baltimore Ravens
Ravens 35, Bengals 34
- Punted five times for 231 yards, a 46.2 yards per punt average.
- Dropped two punts inside the 20-yard line and recorded a long punt of 54 yards.
Brenton Strange (2019-22) TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Vikings 12, Jaguars 7
- Caught two passes for 25 yards.
Mitchell Tinsley (2022) WR, Washington Commanders
Steelers 28, Commanders 27
- Is a member of Washington’s practice squad.
Rasheed Walker (2019-21) OL, Green Bay Packers
Packers bye week
Caedan Wallace (2019-23) OL, New England Patriots
Patriots 19, Bears 3
- Currently on injured reserve.
Parker Washington (2020-22) WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Vikings 12, Jaguars 7
- Saw action on offense.
The 2024 Penn State football season is presented by PSECU.