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The Top Five All-Time Penn State Linebackers

By Shane Lunnen

Oct 18, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) looks on during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) looks on during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Washington Redskins former linebacker LaVar Arrington on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors award ceremony at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Washington Redskins former linebacker LaVar Arrington on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors award ceremony at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

LaVar Arrington

A very close second to Jack Ham is LaVar Arrington.

Arrington carried on the “Linebacker U” moniker to perfection.  As soon as he stepped on the field, he made his presence known to opposing teams.

He played three seasons for the Nittany Lions and was a two-time All-American selection.  In 1998, he became the first sophomore to be named the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Year.  That year he also made the play that epitomized his career, the “LaVar Leap”.

In 1999, Arrington made 72 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries (one returned for a TD), and two blocked kicks.  He took home the Bednark, Butkus, and Lambert Awards that season.

LaVar left Penn State early after his junior season and was drafted second overall in the 2000. He definitely left a legacy in Happy Valley.

Next: Number Three Paul Posluszny

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