Linebackers is what Penn State football became known for over its program’s history and to a further extent running backs as well. The Nittany Lions’ tough-minded approach on both sides of the ball produced little stars in the passing game over the years – that’s far from the case now.
Since Bill O’Brien took over the program in 2012, and then James Franklin in 2014, the passing game received an even greater emphasis than its prior history. The result was more Nittany Lions in NFL receiving corps. Right now, five players that have been drafted since 2013 see significant time on offenses.