Penn State football alumni and collegiate tight end performance

Penn State football continues to influence the NFL through its roster of former players. Current active players and those on injured reserve include Saquon Barkley with the Philadelphia Eagles, Mike Gesicki with the Cincinnati Bengals, and Pat Freiermuth with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Other notable alumni in the league include Jahan Dotson of the Atlanta Falcons and Chris Godwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

At the collegiate level, discussions have emerged regarding the usage of Penn State’s tight end unit. Despite having players like Benjamin Brahmer and Gabe Burkle on the John Mackey Award watch list, the group has seen limited production, recording a combined 16 catches for 184 yards and four touchdowns through four games. Analysts suggest the offense has not effectively schemed to utilize the talent in the tight end position.