Penn State Football: ranking the best offensive players of the James Franklin era

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 09: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions and Saquon Barkley #26 in action against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Beaver Stadium on September 9, 2017 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 09: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions and Saquon Barkley #26 in action against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Beaver Stadium on September 9, 2017 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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Despite limited offensive production the past couple years, Penn State Football has had no shortage of superstars on offense under James Franklin.

Last week, we took a look at where Jahan Dotson ranks among the best wide receivers in Penn State history, but where does he rank among the best offensive players of the James Franklin era?

Along with Dotson, the Nittany Lions have seen multiple excellent running backs, as well as a pair of great tight ends, and many other talented offensive players – but who is the best of the best?

Here is our ranking of the top five offensive players that have played for James Franklin at Penn State.