Stan Drayton Joins Penn State as Running Backs Coach

The former Temple head coach brings championship experience and a history of developing elite talent to the Nittany Lions' staff.

Stan Drayton, recently fired as Temple's head coach, has been hired as Penn State's new running backs coach, replacing Ja’Juan Seider, who left for Notre Dame.
Drayton has an extensive coaching background, including roles at Ohio State, Florida, Texas, and the Chicago Bears, and has won national championships with Florida (2006) and Ohio State (2014).
He has a strong reputation for developing NFL-caliber players, such as Ezekiel Elliott, Bijan Robinson, and Brian Westbrook, and for excelling in recruiting top talent.
Drayton will inherit a Penn State backfield featuring Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, both of whom rushed for over 1,000 yards last season.
Penn State head coach James Franklin emphasized Drayton's blend of experience, recruiting ability, and player development as key factors in his hiring.