LaVar Arrington, a Hall of Fame player at Penn State from 1997-99, may have passed on his athletic genes to his son, LaVar Arrington II. The younger Arrington recently committed to playing for the Nittany Lions, much to the excitement of Penn State fans. It will be a thrilling moment to see another Arrington don the navy blue and white in Happy Valley.
LaVar Arrington II is a three-star recruit ranked as the No. 41 player in California and the No. 31 weakside defensive end in the class of 2025 by Rivals. Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 210 pounds, he had an impressive junior season at Charter Oak High School in Covina, California, recording 65 tackles and 12 sacks. His commitment marks the 21st player in the 2025 recruiting class for coach James Franklin, who has already secured top talent such as four-star cornerback Daryus Dixson from Mater Dei in Santa Ana, California.
During his time at Penn State, LaVar Arrington earned multiple All-America honors and prestigious awards such as the Jack Lambert Trophy, Dick Butkus Award, and Chuck Bednarik award. He even finished ninth in the Heisman Trophy ballot before being drafted No. 2 overall in the NFL Draft by Washington. His successful career spanned over a decade until he retired due to injuries in 2006. In recognition of his outstanding collegiate career, LaVar Arrington was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in
