10 PSU players make NFL rosters as rookies, 44 total.

[GregInPitt]

Ten players from Penn State's 2021 roster made NFL teams as rookies, joining 34 other former Nittany Lions on rosters ahead of opening week.

Ten Former Penn State Players Make NFL Rosters as Rookies

A total of 44 Lions are on NFL rosters, including kicker Robbie Gould, who enters his 18th season.

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[Liontown]

Nick Bowers listed as a LB. Is that a typo or did he switch positions?

 

[WSTLion87]

Just curious.... Does anyone know where that ranks with the rest of college football? I presume Alabama has the most... Is PSU second?

 

[s1uggo72]

It might be nice to think so but as of last year no I think UGA had like 12 drafted let alone FA but here are last yrs stats

College programs with the most NFL players 2024| Statista

In 2024, the most well-represented college football program in the NFL was Alabama, with 77 Crimson Tide players on NFL Week 1 team rosters.

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