Which Penn State players made one of the Big Ten all-conference teams on offense?
Penn State did not have an All-Big Ten first-team pick on Wednesday when the conference revealed its honors for players on offense. But, the Lions can claim the league’s freshman of the year and also a few second- and third-team selections on that side of the ball.
Running back Nicholas Singleton leads the way. He was named the Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year and also made the All-Big Ten third team after running 149 times for 941 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Lions tackle Olu Fashanu was a second-team selection by the coaches and third-team by the media. He missed time in November due to injury but was still graded as one of the top blockers in the Big Ten by Pro Football Focus. He announced on Monday that he will return to Penn State in 2023.
“Although playing in the NFL is a goal of mine, there is still more that I want to achieve personally and collectively as a program,” Fashanu said in a tweeted statement.
“After several conversations with my parents and coaches, I will be returning to Penn State for the 2023 season. I want to thank my family, teammates and coaches who have helped me get to this point in my life. My work here is far from over and I look forward to getting back to work with my brothers.”
Singleton, center Juice Scruggs, and tight end Brenton Strange made the coaches third-team. Singleton and Fashanu made the media’s third team.
Honorable mention picks on offense are below.
Penn State All-Big Ten rundown
Here is the full list now that the All-Big Ten teams have been picked on offense and defense:
Offense
Nicholas Singleton was the Big Ten freshman of the year and a unanimous third-team choice.
Olu Fashanu was a second-team pick by the coaches and third-team by the media.
Juice Scruggs and Brenton Strange made the coaches’ third-team.
Honorable mention nods went to: Bryce Effner, Hunter Nourzad, Kaytron Allen, Parker Washington, Sal Wormley, Sean Clifford, and Brenton Strange (media).
Defense
Corner Joey Porter Jr. was a unanimous first-team selection.
Defensive tackle PJ Mustipher landed on the coaches’ second-team and the media’s third.
Linebacker Abdul Carter is a second-team pick by the media and third-team by the coaches.
Penn State corner Kalen King and safety Ji’Ayir Brown were unanimous third-team selections.
End Adisa Issac was a third-team pick by the coaches.
Honorable mention honors went to Chop Robinson (unanimous) plus linebacker Curtis Jacobs (unanimous), end Nick Tarburton (coaches), and corner Johnny Dixon (media).
Special teams
Nicholas Singleton was a third-team media choice as a return specialist.
Penn State punter Barney Amor and kicker Jake Pinegar were honorable mention picks.
