UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Week six of the National Football League season saw 51 Penn State football alums populate the rosters of 24 National Football League organizations.
Atlanta wide receiver Jahan Dotson made big plays in the Falcons’ 31-23 loss against Chicago. Dotson caught three passes for 87 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown and 33- and 41-yard receptions. Jacksonville tight end Brenton Strange continued a strong season with five catches for 44 yards in the Jaguars’ 34-31 setback against Houston. Three of his five receptions went for first downs, including a 24-yard grab. Jacksonville wide receiver Parker Washington hauled in four catches for 64 yards and gained three first downs, including a 27-yard reception.
Washington linebacker Odafe Oweh tallied three tackles, a solo sack and a quarterback hit in the Commanders’ 23-17 loss against San Francisco. Dallas cornerback Joey Porter Jr. collected three tackles, including a tackle for loss, and two pass breakups in the Cowboy’s 23-13 setback against Green Bay. Pittsburgh safety Jaquan Brisker made seven stops, four solo, and a quarterback hit in the Steelers’ 26-19 overtime win over Tampa Bay.
New York Giants punter Jordan Stout averaged 54.2 yards on five punts. He blasted punts of 56, 59 and 66 yards and placed two punts inside the 20 in the Giants’ 34-27 setback against New Orleans. Stout ranks third in the NFL this season averaging 52.0 yards per punt.
Here’s how all 51 former Nittany Lions fared in Week 6:
Drew Allar, QB (2022-25) - Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers 26, Buccaneers 19 (OT)
- First season with Pittsburgh (First in the NFL)
- Did not see any action in Pittsburgh’s win against Tampa Bay.
Kaytron Allen, RB (2022-25), Miami Dolphins
Bye Week
- First season with Miami (First in the NFL)
- Claimed off waivers by Miami on October 9.
- Has played in four games this season.
- Has 12 carries for 41 yards.
- Dolphins were on a bye week.
Saquon Barkley, RB (2015-17), Philadelphia Eagles
Panthers 25, Eagles 14
- Third season with Philadelphia (Ninth in the NFL)
- Did not play due to injury.
Jaquan Brisker, S (2019-21), Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers 26, Buccaneers 19 (OT)
- First season with Pittsburgh (Fifth in the NFL)
- Started and played all 74 snaps on defense.
- Tallied seven tackles, including four solo stops.
- Added one quarterback hit.
Ji’Ayir Brown, S (2020-22), San Francisco 49ers
49ers 23, Commanders 17
- Fourth season with San Francisco (Fourth in the NFL)
- Started and played all 67 snaps on defense and five snaps on special teams.
- Posted five tackles, including four solo.
Abdul Carter, LB (2022-24), New York Giants
Saints 34, Giants 27
- Second season with the New York Giants (Second in the NFL)
- Started and played 47 snaps on defense.
- Recorded a quarterback hit.
Sean Clifford, QB (2017-22) - Cincinnati Bengals
Bye Week
- Second season with Cincinnati (Fourth in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
- Bengals were on a bye week.
Nick Dawkins, OL (2020-25), New York Jets
Patriots 26, Jets 19
- First season with New York (First in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE (2022-25), Green Bay Packers
Packers 23, Cowboys 13
- First season with Green Bay (First in the NFL)
- Played 36 snaps on defense.
- Had one quarterback hit.
Khalil Dinkins, TE (2021-25), San Francisco 49ers
49ers 23, Commanders 17
- First season with San Francisco (First in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Jahan Dotson, WR (2018-21), Atlanta Falcons
Bears 31, Falcons 23
- First season with Atlanta (Fifth in the NFL)
- Started and played 47 snaps on offense.
- Caught three passes for 87 yards with a long reception of 41 yards.
- Added a 33-yard catch.
- Hauled in a 13-yard touchdown in the second quarter.
Zane Durant, DT (2022-25), Buffalo Bills
Bills 33, Raiders 30
- First season with Buffalo (First in the NFL)
- Currently on injured reserve.
Arnold Ebiketie, LB (2021), Philadelphia Eagles
Panthers 25, Eagles 14
- First season with Philadelphia (Fifth in the NFL)
- Played 72 snaps on defense and 12 on special teams.
- Registered nine tackles (one solo).
Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OL (2020-23), New York Jets
Patriots 26, Jets 19
- Third season with the New York Jets (Third in the NFL)
- Started at left tackle for the sixth-straight game.
- Played all 62 snaps on offense and five snaps on special teams.
Pat Freiermuth, TE (2018-20), Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers 26, Buccaneers 19 (OT)
- Sixth season with Pittsburgh (Sixth in the NFL)
- Started and played 57 snaps on offense and seven snaps on special teams.
- Caught two passes for 11 yards with a long reception of seven yards.
Will Fries, OL (2017-20), Minnesota Vikings
Bye Week
- Second season with Minnesota (Sixth in the NFL)
- Has started all five games this season.
- Has played 322 snaps on offense (99% of team snaps) and 23 snaps on special teams.
- Vikings were on a bye week.
Mike Gesicki, TE (2014-17), Cincinnati Bengals
Bye Week
- Third season with Cincinnati (Eighth in the NFL)
- Has played in five games this season (one start).
- Owns 12 catches for 159 yards and four touchdowns.
- Bengals were on a bye week.
Blake Gillikin, P (2016-19), Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals 18, Rams 16
- Fourth season with Arizona (Seventh in the NFL)
- Played nine special teams snaps.
- Punted three times for 124 yards, averaging 41.3 yards per punt, and had a long punt of 47 yards.
- Landed one punt inside the 20.
Kevin Givens, DT (2016-18), San Francisco 49ers
49ers 23, Commanders 17
- Seventh season with San Francisco (seventh in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Chris Godwin, WR (2014-16), Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Steelers 26, Buccaneers 19 (OT)
- 10th season with Tampa Bay (10th in the NFL)
- Started and played 68 snaps on offense.
- Caught four passes for 37 yards including a long catch of 13 yards.
- Gained first downs on three receptions.
Olaivavega Ioane, OL (2022-25), Baltimore Ravens
Browns 13, Ravens 10
- First season with Baltimore (First in the NFL)
- Has started all six games this season.
- Played all 57 snaps on offense and three snaps on special teams.
Adisa Isaac, DE (2019-23), Baltimore Ravens
Browns 13, Ravens 10
- Third season with Baltimore (Third in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Austin Johnson, DT (2013-15), Buffalo Bills
Bills 33, Raiders 30
- Second season with Buffalo (10th in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
DaQuan Jones, DT (2010-13), New England Patriots
Patriots 26, Jets 19
- First season with New England (13th in the NFL)
- Played 13 snaps on defense and five on special teams.
- Assisted on one tackle.
Theo Johnson, TE (2020-23), New York Giants
Saints 34, Giants 27
- Third season with the New York Giants (Third in the NFL)
- Did not play due to injury.
Kalen King, CB (2021-23), Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals 18, Rams 16
- First season with Arizona (Third in the NFL)
- Played 36 snaps on defense and nine snaps on special teams.
- Recorded one tackle and one pass breakup.
- Added a quarterback hit.
Connor McGovern, OL (2016-18), Buffalo Bills
Bills 33, Raiders 30
- Fourth season with Buffalo (Eighth in the NFL)
- Started at center for the sixth-straight game.
- Played all 68 snaps on offense.
PJ Mustipher, DT (2918-22), New York Giants
Saints 34, Giants 27
- First season with New York (Third in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Hunter Nourzad, OL (2022-23), Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs 22, Chargers 6
- Third season with Kansas City (Third in the NFL)
- Played one snap on offense and six snaps on special teams.
Amani Oruwariye, CB (2015-18), Baltimore Ravens
Browns 13, Ravens 10
- Second season with Baltimore (Seventh in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Odafe Oweh, LB (2019-20), Washington Commanders
49ers 23, Commanders 17
- First season with Washington (Sixth in the NFL)
- Started and played 56 snaps on defense.
- Tallied three tackles, including two solo.
- Registered a solo sack and a quarterback hit.
Micah Parsons, EDGE (2018-19), Green Bay Packers
Packers 23, Cowboys 13
- Second season with Green Bay (Sixth in the NFL)
- Currently on physically unable to perform list.
Trebor Peña, WR (2025), Jacksonville Jaguars
Texans 34, Jaguars 31
- First season with Jacksonville (First in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Joey Porter Jr., CB (2019-22), Dallas Cowboys
Packers 23, Cowboys 13
- First season with Dallas (Fourth in the NFL)
- Traded from Pittsburgh to Dallas on October 1.
- Collected three solo tackles and one tackle for loss.
- Broke up two passes.
Jaylen Reed, S (2021-24), New England Patriots
Patriots 26, Jets 19
- First season with New England (Second in the NFL)
- Played nine snaps on defense and 18 snaps on special teams.
- Recorded one solo tackle.
Chop Robinson, EDGE (2022-23), Miami Dolphins
Bye Week
- Third season with Miami (Third in the NFL)
- Has started four games this season.
- Owns eight tackles (three solo), one sack and one fumble recovery.
- Dolphins were on a bye week.
Nolan Rucci, OL (2024-25), Indianapolis Colts
Titans 26, Colts 20
- First season with Indianapolis (First in the NFL)
- Currently on practice squad.
Nick Scott, S (2015-18), Carolina Panthers
Panthers 25, Eagles 14
- Third season with Carolina (Eighth in the NFL).
- Started and played all 64 snaps on defense.
- Collected six solo tackles and a pass breakup.
Juice Scruggs, OL (2018-22), Detroit Lions
Bye Week
- First season with Detroit (Fourth in the NFL)
- Has started all five games this season.
- Has played 341 snaps on offense (99% of team snaps) and 28 snaps on special teams.
- Lions were on a bye week.
Drew Shelton, OL (2022-25), Dallas Cowboys
Packers 23, Cowboys 13
- First season with Dallas (First in the NFL)
- Did not play due to injury.
Nicholas Singleton, RB (2022-25), Tennessee Titans
Titans 26, Colts 20
- First season with Tennessee (First in the NFL)
- Did not play against Indianapolis.
Chris Stoll, LS (2017-22), Seattle Seahawks
Broncos 17, Seahawks 14
- Fourth season with Seattle (Fourth in the NFL)
- Played eight snaps on special teams.
Jordan Stout, P (2019-21), New York Giants
Saints 34, Giants 27
- First season with New York (Fifth in the NFL)
- Ranks third in the NFL averaging 52.0 yards per punt.
- Played eight snaps on special teams.
- Punted five times for 271 yards, averaging 54.2 yards per punt with a long of 66 yards.
- Blasted punts of 56, 59 and 66 yards and placed two punts inside the 20.
Brenton Strange, TE (2019-22), Jacksonville Jaguars
Texans 34, Jaguars 31
- Fourth season with Jacksonville (Fourth in the NFL)
- Started and played 54 snaps on offense.
- Caught five passes for 44 yards including a long reception of 24 yards.
- Three of five receptions went for first downs.
Mitchell Tinsley, WR (2022), Cincinnati Bengals
Bye Week
- First season with Cincinnati (Fourth in the NFL)
- Has played in two games this season.
- Owns three catches for 49 yards.
- Bengals were on a bye week.
Rasheed Walker, OL (2019-21), Carolina Panthers
Panthers 25, Eagles 14
- First season with Carolina (Sixth in the NFL)
- Started and played all 79 snaps on offense and four snaps on special teams.
Caedan Wallace, OL (2019-23), Miami Dolphins
Bye Week
- First season with Miami (First in the NFL)
- Has played in five games this season.
- Has played 11 snaps on offense and 16 snaps on special teams.
- Dolphins were on a bye week.
Tyler Warren, TE (2020-24), Indianapolis Colts
Titans 26, Colts 20
- Second season with Indianapolis (Second in the NFL)
- Did not play due to injury.
Parker Washington, WR (2020-22), Jacksonville Jaguars
Texans 34, Jaguars 31
- Fourth season with Jacksonville (Fourth in the NFL)
- Started and played 52 snaps on offense and four on special teams.
- Caught four passes for 64 yards with a long reception of 27 yards.
- Three of four receptions gained first downs.
- Added a seven-yard punt return.
Zakee Wheatley, S (2021-25), Carolina Panthers
Panthers 25, Eagles 14
- First season with Carolina (First in the NFL).
- Started and played 52 snaps on defense and seven snaps on special teams.
- Posted four tackles (three solo) and two pass breakups.
Kevin Winston Jr., S (2022-24), Tennessee Titans
Titans 26, Colts 20
- Second season with Tennessee (Second in the NFL)
- Did not play due to injury.
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