Ben Jones
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Penn State Men’s Basketball: John Harrar Lands Eagles Mini Camp Invite
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Former Penn State men’s basketball big man John Harrar has accepted an invitation to Philadelphia Eagles’ mini camp, his agent, Blake Fromang of Tier 1 Sports Management, confirmed to StateCollege.com. While it is still to be determined, Harrar is likely set to workout with the Eagles as a tight end. Harrar – somewhat obviously –…
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Penn State Football: Syracuse Games Added to 2027 and 2028 Schedules
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Penn State and Syracuse football have announced a non-conference home-and-home series for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The Nittany Lions will host the Orange on Sept. 4, 2027 and will travel to Syracuse on Sept. 9, 2028. The state of the world at that time is unknown. The meetings will mark the 72nd and 73rd…
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Penn State Men’s Hockey: Longtime Director of Ops Moving on to Next Chapter
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You might not know the name, but you’ve certainly felt his impact if you’ve been to enough Penn State men’s hockey games. Alex Dawes, the now former director of hockey operations for the men’s program, is leaving Penn State after five seasons. The move – which will see Dawes relocated to Rochester, New York –…
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Sign Free Agent Deals Following Draft Day
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As the NFL Draft wrapped up on Saturday afternoon following three days of selections, eight former Penn State football players had heard their names called. Headlined by wide receiver Jahan Dotson who was selected No. 16 overall in the first round of the draft by the Washington Commanders, defensive end Arnold Ebiketie and safety Jaquan…
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Jesse Luketa Closes Out Penn State’s NFL Draft Weekend with Seventh Round Selection
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Former Penn State linebacker and defensive end Jesse Luketa was selected 256th overall in the seventh round of the NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals, giving Penn State eight draftees as the event came to a close just six selections after Luketa. Luketa joins teammates Jahan Dotson, Jaquan Brisker, Arnold Ebiketie, Jordan Stout, Tariq Castro-Fields,…
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Penn State Football: Rasheed Walker Drafted In Seventh Round By Green Bay Packers
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Penn State offensive lineman Rasheed Walker is off to the NFL after hearing his name called on Saturday afternoon, selected 249th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Walker appeared in 26 career games, making 22 starts, all at left tackle while at Penn State. The Maryland native…
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Penn State Football: Tariq Castro-Fields Taken Late in Sixth Round by 49ers
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Longtime Penn State cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields was taken by the San Fransico 49ers on Saturday afternoon with the final pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Castro-Fields made appearances in 52 career games while at Penn State, making 30 starts at cornerback. By the end of his career he recorded 138 tackles (93…
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Penn State Football: Ravens Draft Jordan Stout in Fourth Round
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Penn State punter Jordan Stout was drafted No. 130 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Stout is the fifth Penn State player to hear his name called over the course of the weekend. Stout becomes the first Penn State specialist drafted since 2004 (K David Kimball,…
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Penn State Football: Carolina Panthers Select Brandon Smith in Fourth Round
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Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith is the latest Nittany Lion to hear his name called during this year’s NFL Draft having been selected 120th overall by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round on Saturday afternoon. He joins former Penn State linebacker and now Panthers’ head coach Matt Rhule in Charlotte as well as former…
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Penn State Football: Jaquan Brisker Selected By Chicago Bears
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Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker is off to the NFL after hearing his name called on Friday, selected No. 48 overall by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the NFL Draft. Brisker is the first Penn State safety drafted since Nick Scott went in the seventh round in 2019, he is the highest…