LaVar Arrington Jr., the son of the renowned football player LaVar Arrington, has committed to attend Penn State and continue his family legacy. The young recruit is a three-star athlete ranked as the 41st best player in California and 31st weakside defensive end in the class of 2025 by Rivals. He had an impressive junior season at Charter Oak High School, with 65 tackles and 12 sacks, which earned him numerous offers from colleges across the country. Ultimately, he chose Penn State to further his education and football career.
LaVar Arrington Sr.’s time at Penn State was marked by incredible success. He was a standout player who earned All-America honors and won several prestigious awards, including the Jack Lambert Trophy, Dick Butkus Award, and Chuck Bednarik award. He also finished as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy before being drafted No. 2 overall in the 2000 NFL Draft by Washington. After retiring from professional football due to injuries, Arrington’s legacy lives on as he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
With his son now poised to make his mark on Penn State’s football field, Arrington Jr. is eager to carry on their family tradition of excellence. His commitment makes him the 21st player in James Franklin’s 2025 recruiting class alongside other standout recruits like Mater Dei cornerback Daryus Dixson, who is ranked as a four-star recruit by Rivals. As fans eagerly anticipate seeing another member of the Arrington family donning navy blue and white on Happy Valley’s gridiron, it’s clear that this talented young athlete will be following in his father’s footsteps towards greatness on the football field.
As a journalist shuffling paragraph order I want to rewrite this article:
LaVar Arrington had an illustrious career at Penn State from 1997-99 earning All-American honors and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
LaVar Arrington’s son has committed to play football at Happy Valley while continuing his family legacy.
Arrington II is a three-star recruit ranked as no.41 player in California and no.31 weakside defensive end in his class.
He had an impressive junior season at Charter Oak High School with 65 tackles and 12 sacks.
Arrington Jr.’s choice was influenced by his father’s successful college career that included multiple awards such as Jack Lambert Trophy, Dick Butkus Award among others.
Arrington Jr.’s impact on football community will endure even after retirement due to College Football Hall of Fame induction.
