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The Top Five All-Time Penn State Defensive Linemen

By Shane Lunnen

Nov 1, 2014; University Park, PA, USA; General view of Beaver Stadium prior to the game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2014; University Park, PA, USA; General view of Beaver Stadium prior to the game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2014; University Park, PA, USA; A general view of Beaver Stadium prior to the game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Nov 29, 2014; University Park, PA, USA; A general view of Beaver Stadium prior to the game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Penn State Nittany Lions. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports /

Courtney Brown

Coming in at number three, dominant defensive end Courtney Brown.

Brown played in Happy Valley from 1996 to 1999.  He was a starter his last three years and named All-Big Ten those years.  His senior year in 1999 was his most successful, being named team MVP, All-American , Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and he was named a finalist for the Nagurski Trophy, Lombardi Award and Bednarik Award.

Still the school record holder for most sacks in a career with 33 , Brown also has the school record for most tackles for loss in a career (70) and in a season (29).

Brown is one of two Nittany Lions to be drafted number one overall in the NFL Draft.

Next: Number Four Michael Haynes

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