Former Penn State Linebacker Jesse Luketa Signs With New England Patriots
Former Penn State linebacker Jesse Luketa has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, the team announced Thursday.
Luketa was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent time on the practice squad before signing to the 53-man roster.
The 6’3″, 260-pound linebacker was signed by the Los Angeles Rams’ practice squad on November 18, 2025. In his NFL career, Luketa has played in 31 games with three starts, and recorded 31 tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble.
Luketa played for Penn State from 2018-21, appearing in 47 games and recording 151 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss. He was named to the All-Big Ten Third Team by the media in 2021.
Your ad blocker is on.
Please choose an option below.
Purchase a Subscription!
About the Author
Lars Zeepvat Intends To Plead Not Guilty In Alleged Penn State Fraternity Drug Trafficking Ring
Zeepvat faces four felony counts and two misdemeanors.
Neighborhood Association Wants Forum With Penn State, Local Officials After Cocaine Ring Bust at Fraternity Houses
“We really need to understand the significant breadth of this security issue on the safety of our neighborhood.”
Penn State Vice President For Student Affairs Responds To Alleged Penn State Drug-Trafficking Ring
At least four of the students charged are believed to be current Penn State students.
Learning How To Say Goodbye: Ashley Connington’s Senior Column
I’m really bad at goodbyes. Like… really bad. Unfortunately for me, college is full of them — you just don’t realize it until they all start happening at once.