There’s no shortage of Penn State football talent in the NFL. Known more for its linebackers, the Nittany Lions are actually carving out a niche in pro secondaries now. Since 2015, 10 different defensive backs have been selected or signed to NFL teams. Some of those players became stars, others are progressing into starters and some are on NFL rosters. Regardless, there’s clearly something about PSU defensive backs that pro teams like.
It all stems from a pass defense that ranks near the top of the nation every year. In fact, PSU has held opposing passing games to 216.