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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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Dec 7, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Chiefs 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Chiefs 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Tamba Hali

One of the most famous plays in Penn State history was executed by defensive end Tamba Hali.

With that play, Penn State sealed a 17-10 win over Ohio State in 2005, which signaled Penn State’s return to prominence after the “dark years”.

Hali was a high energy Nittany Lion and never gave up on a play.  In 2005 he was named an All-American, first team All-Big Ten and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He led the conference that season with 11 sacks and 17 tackles for loss.  He was a finalist for the Nagurski Trophy and Hendricks Award.

In the 2006 NFL Draft, Hali was selected 20th overall in the first round.

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