Penn State adds legacy recruit LB LaVar Arrington II

There will be a familiar name in the linebackers room at Penn State in the future. The Nittany Lions have landed a commitment from LaVar Arrington II, son of the former Penn State great LaVar Arrington.

BREAKING: Penn State lands a commitment from 3-star LB LaVar Arrington II, son of famous Nittany Lion LaVar Arringtonhttps://t.co/wEZUDB66mL

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Arrington II has some big cleats to fill if he wants to duplicate his dad’s time in Happy Valley.

LaVar Arrington was a unanimous All-American in 1999. He won the Buktkus, Bednarik and Lambert awards. He went on to be the second overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft by Washington.

In the NFL, Arrington made the Pro Bowl three times.

Arrington II is 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds. He plays prep ball at Charter Oak in Covina, CA.

Penn State coach James Franklin downplayed the legacy connection. “If your last name wasn’t Arrington, we would still offer you,” he said.