LaVar Arrington was drafted No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 85 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 85
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4628th at Penn State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How LaVar Arrington came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
85 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 85
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4628th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4598% of career value
- Final season
- 20066 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of LaVar Arrington.
Alabama · 6× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Penn State in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Micah Parsons
LB · DAL · 2021
Penn State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#91
NaVorro Bowman
LB · SF · 2010
Penn State · 4× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Shane Conlan
LB · BUF · 1987
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#55
Sean Lee
LB · DAL · 2010
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#43
Matt Millen
LB · LV · 1980
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#34
Paul Posluszny
LB · BUF · 2007
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
LaVar Arrington in the 2000 NFL Draft
LaVar Arrington is a Linebacker out of Penn State selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2000 NFL Draft. 85 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was LaVar Arrington drafted?
LaVar Arrington was selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/lavar-arrington.
What college did LaVar Arrington play for?
LaVar Arrington played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did LaVar Arrington's NFL career turn out?
85 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/lavar-arrington.