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News—Nov. 25, 2025
NFL-Pro HOF Update, Ji’Ayir Brown, & Lenny Moore
Former Penn State Offensive Guard Steve Wisniewski (1985-88) is one of 26 Modern-Era players named Semifinalists for the 2026 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Others of Note: Eli Manning, Drew Brees, and Hines Ward. This is the third time that Wisniewski has reached this level of consideration for Hall membership.
In the Monday Night Football matchup of the 49ers and the Carolina Panthers, former PSU Safety Ji’Ayir Brown intercepted Bryce Young twice as the Niners beat the Panthers, 20-9. It was the first two INTs for Brown this season giving him 5 in his 3-year pro career. Brown also delivered 5 tackles/4 solo in the victory. Brown played for the Nittany Lions from 2020 to 2022 and was the 2023 Rose Bowl Defensive Player of the Game.
Happy Birthday to Penn State rushing legend Lenny Moore (1953-55). The Baltimore Colts’ Pro Football Hall of Famer (Class of 1975) is 92 years old.
