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Penn State Football Career Sacks Leaders
Courtney Brown holds Penn State's career sacks record with 33 sacks (1996–1999). Larry Kubin (30) and Shane Conlan (25.5) round out the top three. 6 of the top 16 played since 2000; the most recent is Abdul Carter (2022–2024), No. 6 on the list.
Penn State Nittany LionsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtney Brown | 1996–1999 | 33 |
| 2 | Larry Kubin | 1977–1980 | 30 |
| 3 | Shane Conlan | 1983–1986 | 25.5 |
| 3 | Michael Haynes | 1999–2002 | 25.5 |
| 5 | Tyoka Jackson | 1990–1993 | 24.5 |
| 6 | Abdul Carter | 2022–2024 | 23 |
| 7 | Matt Millen | 1976–1979 | 22 |
| 8 | Todd Atkins | 1992–1995 | 21 |
| 9 | Shaka Toney | 2017–2020 | 20.5 |
| 10 | Rich McKenzie | 1989–1992 | 20 |
| 10 | Anthony Zettel | 2012–2015 | 20 |
| 12 | Bruce Clark | 1976–1979 | 19 |
| 12 | LaVar Arrington | 1997–1999 | 19 |
| 12 | Jay Alford | 2003–2006 | 19 |
| 12 | Yetur Gross-Matos | 2017–2019 | 19 |
| 16 | Carl Nassib | 2015 | 15.5 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Penn State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.