LaVar Arrington II

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LaVar Arrington II
Penn State Nittany Lions–No. 11
Position Linebacker
ClassFreshman
Major Journalism
Personal information
Born: (2007-05-16) May 16, 2007 (age 18)
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight219 lb (99 kg)
Career history
College
High school Charter Oak (Covina, California)

LaVar Lamon Arrington II (born May 16, 2007) is an American college football player, who currently plays outside linebacker for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Early life

Arrington II was born with his twin sister Laila in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 16, 2007. [1] [2] They are the children of former professional football player LaVar Arrington. [2] [3]

He attended Charter Oak High School, where he played linebacker and finished his junior season with 12 sacks. [4] Arrington II then committed to Pennsylvania State University in July 2024, passing on offers from Oregon, Tennessee and UCLA. [3] [5] [6]

Following his senior season, he was named an All-American and represented the West in the 2025 All-American Bowl. [7] [8]

College career

Arrington II joined the Penn State Nittany Lions in January 2025 as an early enrollee. [9] He will wear the number 11, which was also worn by his father when he played for Penn State. [10]

References

  1. ↑ Johnson-Arrington, Trishia (May 16, 2021). "Happy 14th Birthday Man & Laila!!". Facebook. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "LaVar Arrington II". Penn State - Official Athletics Website. July 15, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Wogenrich, Mark (December 4, 2024). "For LaVar Arrington II, Signing With Penn State 'Doesn't Even Feel Real'". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  4. ↑ Donohue, Tyler (February 6, 2025). "Penn State freshman LB LaVar Arrington II follows father to Happy Valley: View his high school highlights". 247Sports . Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  5. ↑ Lederman, Eli (July 4, 2024). "Like father, like son: Arrington II to Penn State". ESPN . Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  6. ↑ Wogenrich, Mark (July 4, 2024). "LaVar Arrington II, Son of Penn State's Legendary Linebacker, Commits to Nittany Lions". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Linebacker LaVar Arrington II Will be Honored as a 2025 Navy All-American". NBC Sports . December 3, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  8. ↑ Fisher, Jeff (January 11, 2025). "Rosters for 2025 Navy All-American Bowl". High School Football America. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  9. ↑ Wogenrich, Mark (February 14, 2025). "Penn State Football: LaVar Arrington II Will Wear No. 11 for the Nittany Lions". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  10. ↑ Flounders, Bob (May 25, 2025). "A Penn State freshman who wears an iconic number is one to watch this fall, and beyond". The Patriot-News. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
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