NEWS | Penn State legend Bobby Engram will coach Jahan Dotson in Washington

WASHINGTON D.C. — On Thursday, the Washington Commanders (NFL) hired Penn State legend Bobby Engram as their new wide receivers coach. Engram, who played for the Nittany Lions from 1991-1995, compiled over 3,000 yards and 33 touchdowns during his time in State College on Joe Paterno’s roster. Engram was a part of Penn State’s Fiesta Bowl-winning team in 1991 and the Nittany Lions’ incredible 12-0 team in 1994.

Despite some incredible wide outs coming through State College over the years, Engram remains the only Penn State receiver with more than 3,000 career receiving yards.

Engram finished his college career with four bowl wins, a Big Ten title, and numerous top-5 finishes. Now, as a receivers coach at the game’s highest level, Engram will look to assist another Penn State legend to greatness. Jahan Dotson — who spent four years at Penn State from 2018 through 2021 — is a rising standout receiver on the Commanders’ roster, and could quickly develop into one of the league’s best under Engram’s direction.

Penn State legend Bobby Engram hired as WR coach in Washington

On Thursday, the Washington Commanders hired Penn State’s leader in career receiving yards and touchdowns, Bobby Engram, as their new wide receivers coach. This is a massive move for Engram and the Commanders, though will also have a large impact on former Nittany Lion Jahan Dotson, who was also an incredible wide out during his time in the Blue and White.

Dotson was Penn State’s top pass-catcher in 2020 and 2021, and despite the Nittany Lions having two down years, Dotson managed to become a first round NFL Draft pick. Now, the sky appears to be the limit for Dotson at the next level.

So far during Engram’s career, he has coached tight ends with John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens before jumping back to college ball, where he served as the offensive coordinator for the Wisconsin Badgers during the 2022 season. Seeing as the Badgers just had a regime change, Penn State legend Bobby Engram was on the market, and was picked up by the Commanders — Washington can use some offensive help, so the move is good for everyone involved.

Who better to coach a Penn State football legend (Jahan Dotson) than another Penn State legend (Bobby Engram)? We will find out, but chances are, this duo is about to be dangerous.

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