Brian Irvin Class: Senior Hometown: Orrtanna, Pa. High School: Gettysburg Height / Weight: 6-3 / 241 Position: TE Experience: SR H.S. Coach: Sam Leedy

Brian Irvin continues to work and battle in his bid to gain more playing time on defense and special teams. The defensive end played in four games last year and brings a great attitude and work-ethic to the field. The former Gettysburg HS standout began his Penn State career at linebacker. Irvin owned a 3.14 grade-point average after the 2011 spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. Irvin and Nittany Lion wideout Evan Lewis were teammates at Gettysburg.

2010 Junior Season
Irvin saw his first action as a Nittany Lion in the Youngstown State, Kent State, Illinois and Northwestern contests.

2009 Sophomore Season
Irvin provided dedicated efforts on the practice field and in the weight room and as a member of the foreign team, but did not see any playing time.

2008 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.

High School
Irvin was a first-team Class AAA all-state honoree for Coach Sam Leedy at Gettysburg HS. A team captain, Irvin also was a PA Football News Class AAA first-team all-state linebacker, Defensive Player-of-the-Year and All-Academic. He recorded 269 career tackles, 11.5 sacks and three interceptions, breaking the school season record with 162 hits as a senior. The Mid-Penn Keystone Conference Defensive Player-of-the-Year, Irvin helped his team to District 3 runner-up honors. He also was a two-time first-team all-conference choice in baseball. Irvin and Nittany Lion wideout Evan Lewis were prep teammates at Gettysburg.

Personal
Full name is Brian Patrick Irvin. He is the son of Dave and Maureen Irvin and has an older sister, Kelly, who is a Penn State graduate. Irvin enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time. He is enrolled in the crime, law and justice major and would like to become an FBI or Secret Service agent. Born April 11, 1990 in Hanover, Pa.