UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Week five of the National Football League season saw 51 Penn State football alums populate the rosters of 24 National Football League organizations.
Jacksonville wide receiver Parker Washington made a major impact in the Jaguars’ 19-17 win over Philadelphia on Sunday. Washington recorded his fourth career 100-yard receiving games. He hauled in six catches for 124 yards including touchdowns of 51 and 27 yards.
Former Nittany Lion tight ends continue to have strong seasons. Pittsburgh tight end Pat Freiermuth caught five passes for 44 yards in the Steelers’ 34-22 win over Indianapolis. Freiermuth recorded a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter and a 17-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Indianapolis tight end Tyler Warren caught seven passes for 83 yards, including catches of 29 and 20 yards, and scored on a 1-yard run. Cincinnati tight end Mike Gesicki had a 4-yard touchdown catch in the Bengals’ 31-24 win over Miami. Jacksonville tight end Brenton Strange added seven catches for 68 yards and a long reception of 27 yards.
Green Bay edge Dani Dennis-Sutton secured two sacks and a fumble recovery in the Packers’ 31-7 win over Chicago. New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter contributed five tackles and a solo sack in the Giants’ 27-27 tie against Washington. Miami edge Chop Robinson recovered a fumble and returned it 11 yards in the Dolphins’ setback against Cincinnati. Pittsburgh safety Jaquan Brisker tallied seven tackles and two pass breakups in the Steelers’ win. San Francisco safety Ji’Ayir Brown recorded seven stops and a pass breakup in the 49ers’ 32-29 win over Seattle.
New York Giants punter Jordan Stout blasted 57- and 59-yard punts, landing both inside the 20, in the Giants’ tie. Arizona punter Blake Gillikin punted five times and averaged 46.8 yards per punt, with a pair of 54-yard punts, and made a tackle on punt coverage in the Cardinals’ 45-21 setback against Detroit.
Here’s how all 51 former Nittany Lions fared in Week 5:
Drew Allar, QB (2022-25) - Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers 34, Colts 22
- First season with Pittsburgh (First in the NFL)
- Did not see any action in Pittsburgh’s win against Indianapolis.
Kaytron Allen, RB (2022-25), Miami Dolphins
Bengals 31, Dolphins 24
- First season with Miami (First in the NFL)
- Claimed off waivers by Miami on October 9.
- Did not play against Cincinnati.
Saquon Barkley, RB (2015-17), Philadelphia Eagles
Jaguars 19, Eagles 17
- Third season with Philadelphia (Ninth in the NFL)
- Did not play due to injury.
Jaquan Brisker, S (2019-21), Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers 34, Colts 22
- First season with Pittsburgh (Fifth in the NFL)
- Started and played all 71 snaps on defense.
- Tallied seven tackles, including four solo stops.
- Added two pass breakups.
Ji’Ayir Brown, S (2020-22), San Francisco 49ers
49ers 32, Seahawks 29
- Fourth season with San Francisco (Fourth in the NFL)
- Started and played all 63 snaps on defense and six snaps on special teams.
- Recorded seven tackles, including six solo.
- Added one pass breakup.
Abdul Carter, LB (2022-24), New York Giants
Giants 27, Commanders 27
- Second season with the New York Giants (Second in the NFL)
- Started and played 64 snaps on defense.
- Compiled five tackles, including two solo.
- Recorded a solo sack and a quarterback hit.
Sean Clifford, QB (2017-22) - Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals 31, Dolphins 24
- Second season with Cincinnati (Fourth in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Nick Dawkins, OL (2020-25), New York Jets
Jets 17, Browns 12
- First season with New York (First in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE (2022-25), Green Bay Packers
Packers 31, Bears 7
- First season with Green Bay (First in the NFL)
- Played 32 snaps on defense and one on special teams.
- Secured three solo tackles.
- Recorded two solo sacks, one fumble recovery and two quarterback hits.
Khalil Dinkins, TE (2021-25), San Francisco 49ers
49ers 32, Seahawks 29
- First season with San Francisco (First in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Jahan Dotson, WR (2018-21), Atlanta Falcons
Ravens 30, Falcons 23
- First season with Atlanta (Fifth in the NFL)
- Started and played 42 snaps on offense.
- Caught two passes for 54 yards with a long reception of 36 yards.
- Both receptions gained first downs.
Zane Durant, DT (2022-25), Buffalo Bills
Bills 37, Rams 34 (OT)
- First season with Buffalo (First in the NFL)
- Currently on injured reserve
Arnold Ebiketie, LB (2021), Philadelphia Eagles
Jaguars 19, Eagles 17
- First season with Philadelphia (Fifth in the NFL)
- Played 38 snaps on defense and 19 on special teams.
- Registered three tackles (two solo) and two quarterback hits.
Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OL (2020-23), New York Jets
Jets 17, Browns 12
- Third season with the New York Jets (Third in the NFL)
- Started at left tackle for the fifth-straight game.
- Played all 70 snaps on offense and three snaps on special teams.
Pat Freiermuth, TE (2018-20), Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers 34, Colts 22
- Sixth season with Pittsburgh (Sixth in the NFL)
- Started and played 54 snaps on offense and six snaps on special teams.
- Caught five passes for 44 yards, including a long reception of 17 yards.
- Hauled in a one-yard touchdown in the second quarter and a 17-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
- Added a one-yard rush.
- Gained four first downs.
Will Fries, OL (2017-20), Minnesota Vikings
Vikings 23, Saints 13
- Second season with Minnesota (Sixth in the NFL)
- Started at right guard for the fifth-straight game.
- Played all 68 snaps on offense and five snaps on special teams.
Mike Gesicki, TE (2014-17), Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals 31, Dolphins 24
- Third season with Cincinnati (Eighth in the NFL)
- Started and played 29 snaps on offense and one special teams.
- Hauled in a four-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
Blake Gillikin, P (2016-19), Arizona Cardinals
Lions 45, Cardinals 21
- Fourth season with Arizona (Seventh in the NFL)
- Played nine special teams snaps.
- Punted five times for 234 yards, averaging 46.8 yards per punt, and had a long punt of 54 yards.
- Had a pair of 54-yard punts.
- Recorded one tackle on punt coverage.
Kevin Givens, DT (2016-18), San Francisco 49ers
49ers 32, Seahawks 29
- Seventh season with San Francisco (seventh in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Chris Godwin, WR (2014-16), Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16
- 10th season with Tampa Bay (10th in the NFL)
- Started and played 63 snaps on offense.
- Caught three passes for 37 yards including a long catch of 19 yards.
- Gained first downs on two receptions.
- Added a three-yard rush.
Olaivavega Ioane, OL (2022-25), Baltimore Ravens
Ravens 30, Falcons 23
- First season with Baltimore (First in the NFL)
- Has started all five games this season and started at center on Sunday night.
- Played all 76 snaps on offense and four snaps on special teams.
Adisa Isaac, DE (2019-23), Baltimore Ravens
Ravens 30, Falcons 23
- Third season with Baltimore (Third in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Austin Johnson, DT (2013-15), Buffalo Bills
Bills 37, Rams 34 (OT)
- Second season with Buffalo (10th in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad
DaQuan Jones, DT (2010-13), New England Patriots
Patriots 45, Raiders 17
- First season with New England (13th in the NFL)
- Played 21 snaps on defense and five on special teams.
- Recorded a quarterback hit.
Theo Johnson, TE (2020-23), New York Giants
Giants 27, Commanders 27
- Third season with the New York Giants (Third in the NFL)
- Played 43 snaps on offense and 26 snaps on special teams.
- Caught two passes for 35 yards with a long reception of 21 yards.
- Added a tackle on kickoff coverage.
Kalen King, CB (2021-23), Arizona Cardinals
Lions 45, Cardinals 21
- First season with Arizona (Third in the NFL)
- Played eight snaps on special teams.
- Made one tackle on kickoff coverage.
Connor McGovern, OL (2016-18), Buffalo Bills
Bills 37, Rams 34 (OT)
- Fourth season with Buffalo (Eighth in the NFL)
- Started at center for the fifth-straight game.
- Played all 64 snaps on offense.
PJ Mustipher, DT (2918-22), New York Giants
Giants 27, Commanders 27
- First season with New York (Third in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Hunter Nourzad, OL (2022-23), Kansas City Chiefs
Bye Week
- Third season with Kansas City (Third in the NFL)
- Has played in four games this season, appearing in 12 snaps on offense and 22 snaps on special teams.
- Chiefs did not play this week.
Amani Oruwariye, CB (2015-18), Baltimore Ravens
Ravens 30, Falcons 23
- Second season with Baltimore (Seventh in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Odafe Oweh, LB (2019-20), Washington Commanders
Giants 27, Commanders 27
- First season with Washington (Sixth in the NFL)
- Started and played 56 snaps on defense.
Micah Parsons, EDGE (2018-19), Green Bay Packers
Packers 31, Bears 7
- Second season with Green Bay (Sixth in the NFL)
- Currently on physically unable to perform list.
Trebor Peña, WR (2025), Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars 19, Eagles 17
- First season with Jacksonville (First in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Joey Porter Jr., CB (2019-22), Dallas Cowboys
Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16
- First season with Dallas (Fourth in the NFL)
- Traded from Pittsburgh to Dallas on October 1.
- Did not play against the Buccaneers.
Jaylen Reed, S (2021-24), New England Patriots
Patriots 45, Raiders 17
- First season with New England (Second in the NFL)
- Played 22 snaps on defense and 19 snaps on special teams.
- Recorded two solo tackles.
Chop Robinson, EDGE (2022-23), Miami Dolphins
Bengals 31, Dolphins 24
- Third season with Miami (Third in the NFL)
- Started and played 37 snaps on defense.
- Tallied three tackles, including one solo.
- Recovered a fumble and returned it 11 yards.
- Added two quarterback hits.
Nolan Rucci, OL (2024-25), Indianapolis Colts
Steelers 34, Colts 22
- First season with Indianapolis (First in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Nick Scott, S (2015-18), Carolina Panthers
Bye Week
- Third season with Carolina (Eighth in the NFL).
- Started in three games this season.
- Has tallied 11 tackles (8 solo) and one fumble recovery this year.
- Panthers did not play this week.
Juice Scruggs, OL (2018-22), Detroit Lions
Lions 45, Cardinals 21
- First season with Detroit (Fourth in the NFL)
- Started at center for the fifth-straight game.
- Played 63 snaps on offense and seven snaps on special teams.
Drew Shelton, OL (2022-25), Dallas Cowboys
Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16
- First season with Dallas (First in the NFL)
- Did not play against Tampa Bay.
Nicholas Singleton, RB (2022-25), Tennessee Titans
Texans 26, Titans 3
- First season with Tennessee (First in the NFL)
- Did not play against Houston.
Chris Stoll, LS (2017-22), Seattle Seahawks
49ers 32, Seahawks 29
- Fourth season with Seattle (Fourth in the NFL)
- Played nine snaps on special teams.
Jordan Stout, P (2019-21), New York Giants
Giants 27, Commanders 27
- First season with New York (Fifth in the NFL)
- Ranks fourth in the NFL averaging 51.3 yards per punt.
- Played 10 snaps on special teams.
- Punted two times for 114 yards, averaging 57 yards per punt with a long of 59 yards.
- His 59-yard punt landed at the Washington 16.
- Added a 55-yard punt to the Washington 15.
Brenton Strange, TE (2019-22), Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars 19, Eagles 17
- Fourth season with Jacksonville (Fourth in the NFL)
- Started and played 58 snaps on offense.
- Caught seven passes for 68 yards including a long reception of 27 yards.
- Three of seven receptions went for first downs.
Mitchell Tinsley, WR (2022), Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals 31, Dolphins 24
- First season with Cincinnati (Fourth in the NFL)
- Played 13 snaps on offense and five snaps on special teams.
Rasheed Walker, OL (2019-21), Carolina Panthers
Bye Week
- First season with Carolina (Sixth in the NFL)
- Has started four games this season and played 282 offensive snaps (99% of team offensive snaps) and 22 special teams snaps.
- Panthers did not play this week.
Caedan Wallace, OL (2019-23), Miami Dolphins
Bengals 31, Dolphins 24
- First season with Miami (First in the NFL)
- Played two snaps on offense and four snaps on special teams.
Tyler Warren, TE (2020-24), Indianapolis Colts
Steelers 34, Colts 22
- Second season with Indianapolis (Second in the NFL)
- Started and played 67 snaps on offense.
- Caught seven passes for 83 yards including a long reception of 29 yards.
- Added a 20-yard catch and four receptions gained first downs.
- Scored on a 1-yard run in the second quarter.
Parker Washington, WR (2020-22), Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars 19, Eagles 17
- Fourth season with Jacksonville (Fourth in the NFL)
- Started and played 59 snaps on offense and six on special teams.
- Caught six passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns.
- Recorded fourth career 100-yard receiving game.
- Hauled in touchdown catches of 51 and 27 yards.
- Three of six catches gained first downs.
- Added three punt returns for 11 yards.
Zakee Wheatley, S (2021-25), Carolina Panthers
Bye Week
- First season with Carolina (First in the NFL).
- Played in three games and started in two games.
- Has recorded 14 tackles (11 solo) and one forced fumble.
- Panthers did not play this week.
Kevin Winston Jr., S (2022-24), Tennessee Titans
Texans 26, Titans 3
- Second season with Tennessee (Second in the NFL)
- Did not play due to injury.
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