Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Former Penn State players select rookie jersey numbers with new NFL teams

Eight former Penn State players signed with NFL teams, with five being selected in the draft and three more signing as undrafted free agents. Though Kevin Winston Jr. hasn't yet suited up for the Tennessee Titans as he rehabs from injury, the other former Nittany Lions have picked new jersey numbers.

Abdul Carter, New York Giants

The star defensive end has gone through an interesting process, requesting retired numbers 11 and 56 which were both denied, but he's settled on a combination of the two with No. 51.