Penn State Football's Top 10 Players Ranked by ChatGPT
Penn State football has a rich history that boasts some of the best players in program history. Ranking these players is always an interesting exercise, and with the help of ChatGPT, a language model trained by OpenAI, we can take a look at the top 10 players according to artificial intelligence.
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Lenny Moore
Lenny Moore is considered one of the best all-around players in Penn State history. He played for Penn State from 1952-1955 and was a two-way player at running back and defensive back. He was a three-time All-American and helped lead Penn State to an undefeated season in 1954. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1975.
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LaVar Arrington
LaVar Arrington is one of the best linebackers in Penn State history, which says a lot given the program's strong history at the position. He played from 1997-1999 and was a two-time All-American. Known for his aggressive play and ability to disrupt opposing offenses, Arrington was drafted second overall in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.
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Franco Harris
Franco Harris played for Penn State from 1968-1971 and was a running back. He was a two-time All-American and helped lead Penn State to an undefeated season in 1969. While he was a great player for Penn State, his NFL career may have overshadowed his college career. Harris won four Super Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
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Shane Conlan
As another icon for Linebacker-U, Shane Conlan is undoubtedly one of the best players in program history. He played from 1983-1986 and was a two-time All-American. Conlan helped lead Penn State to a National Championship in 1986 and was drafted eighth overall in the 1987 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.
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John Cappelletti
John Cappelletti played for Penn State from 1970-1973 and was a running back. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1973 and was a two-time All-American. Cappelletti was drafted 11th overall in the 1974 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams and remains the only Heisman Trophy winner in program history.
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Ki-Jana Carter
Ki-Jana Carter played for Penn State from 1992-1994 and was a running back. He was a consensus All-American in 1994 and helped lead Penn State to a Big Ten Championship. Carter was drafted first overall in the 1995 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and is arguably the best running back in program history.
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Jack Ham
Jack Ham played for Penn State from 1968-1970 and was a linebacker. He was a two-time All-American and helped lead Penn State to an undefeated season in 1969. Ham is best known for his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he won four Super Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
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Paul Posluszny
Paul Posluszny played for Penn State from 2003-2006 and was a linebacker. He was a two-time consensus All-American and helped lead Penn State to a Big Ten Championship in 2005. Posluszny was drafted 34th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.
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Blair Thomas
Blair Thomas played for Penn State from 1985-1987 and was a running back. He was a two-time All-American and helped lead Penn State to a National Championship in 1986. Despite being a key player for Penn State during his time, there is some doubt over his position in the top 10.
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Todd Blackledge
Todd Blackledge played for Penn State from 1980-1982 and was a quarterback. He was a two-time All-American and helped lead Penn State to a National Championship in 1982. While he played an important role on the team, his position in the top 10 is questionable given his comparatively weaker resume.
Honorable Mention: Kerry Collins and Bobby Engram
There are a few players who deserve honorable mentions, including Kerry Collins and Bobby Engram. Collins is considered the best quarterback in program history and a leader on the undefeated 1994 team. Engram, on the other hand, was one of the program's best wide receivers and deserves some consideration.
