LaVar Arrington’s son commits to Penn State football

(WHTM) — Penn State legend LaVar Arrington’s son, LaVar Arrington II, has committed to play football at Penn State.

According to an Instagram post , Arrington II is a three-star recruit playing for Charter Oak High School in Covina, California. He chose Penn State over Tennessee and UCLA, and also held offers from Michigan, Utah, Washington, and Arizona.

“This is an exciting time for me and my family,” LaVar II said in another Instagram post . “We Are excited for me to be continuing my education and career where my father attended school. Thank you to all of the coaches, staff, players, and community for all of the support, it played a major role in my decision. We Are!!!”

Lavar Arrington was an All-American linebacker for the Nittany Lions and was drafted 2nd overall by Washington in the 2000 NFL Draft.

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