Penn State’s LaVar Arrington II enters 2026 as a 72-rated Sam backer with NFL bloodlines
LaVar Arrington II is a 6'3" Penn State linebacker entering the 2026 season as a 72 overall in EA Sports College Football 26, and his appeal goes beyond the rating: he brings prototype size, a big-name pedigree, and the kind of downhill Sam-backer profile Penn State can mold into a versatile front-seven piece. He’s still early in his college career, so his value is more projection than production right now, but the combination of length, physical upside, and program fit makes him a worthwhile developmental target if you want a long, athletic defender with room to grow.
