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Barkley tops the NFL in rushing yardage and attempts following week 4; Dotson tied for touchdown reception lead
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – A total of 44 Penn State football alumni are populating the rosters of 25 National Football League teams. The Nittany Lions annually rank among the top 20 programs nationally in producing players in the NFL.
Saquon Barkley enters week five leading the NFL in rushing yards and carries, while Jahan Dotson is tied for the league lead in touchdown catches.
Each week throughout the year, GoPSUSports.com provides updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats.
Marcus Allen (2014-17) LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Jets, 24, Steelers 20
- Saw action on special teams.
Adrian Amos (2011-14) S, Green Bay Packers
Packers 27, Patriots 24
Troy Apke (2014-17) S, Washington Commanders
Cowboys 25, Commanders 10
- Apke is on Washington’s practice squad.
Saquon Barkley (2015-17) RB, New York Giants
Giants 20, Bears 12
- Had 31 carries for 146 yards.
- Added two receptions for 16 yards.
- Leads the NFL in rushing yardage (463) and carries (83) following week 4.
Ryan Bates (2016-18) OL, Buffalo Bills
Bills 23, Ravens 20
- Started at right guard in the win over the Ravens.
- Has started every game this season.
Nick Bowers (2018-19) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Cowboys 20, Bengals 17
- Bowers is on Cincinnati’s practice squad.
Jaquan Brisker (2019-21) S, Chicago Bears
Giants 20, Bears 12
- Made 5 tackles (4 solo).
- Recorded one sack
Cam Brown (2016-19) LB, New York Giants
Giants 20, Bears 12
- Saw action on special teams.
Jason Cabinda (2014-17) FB, Detroit Lions
Seahawks 48, Lions 45
- Cabinda is on the physically unable to perform list.
Tariq Castro-Fields (2017-21) CB, Washington Commanders
Cowboys 25, Commanders 10
- Castro-Fields was inactive.
Dan Chisena (2019) WR, Minnesota Vikings
Vikings 28, Saints 25
- Chisena is on Minnesota’s practice squad.
Jahan Dotson (2018-21) WR, Washington Commanders
Cowboys 25, Commanders 10
- Caught three passes for 43…
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