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The first six games of the 2009 season resulted in four different starting units for the offensive line, due to injuries and trying to find the best combination. One of the changes saw Johnnie Troutman move into the starting left guard spot and he helped improve and stabilize the unit as the season progressed. He has made considerable progress in the past year and likely will continue to battle DeOn'tae Pannell for a starting assignment when preseason practice begins. Possessing very good physical attributes and skills, Troutman started eight consecutive games last season before being sidelined with a slight leg injury. He was 100 percent for spring practice and with continued hard work and improvement should have an opportunity to be a significant contributor the next two seasons. He is on schedule to earn his degree in crime, law and justice in December. The former all-state selection at Pemberton HS is one of nine returning Nittany Lions from New Jersey.
2009 Junior Season
Troutman moved into the first unit at left guard and started eight consecutive games before suffering a strained calf against Ohio State. He missed the Indiana game, but returned to help the Lions gain 512 yards en route to a 42-14 win at Michigan State. Troutman played on 619 snaps, led by 86 in the win over Minnesota and 75 in the 35-10 victory at Michigan. He was an instrumental member of an offense ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten at 406.9 ypg. Penn State was third in the Big Ten in fewest sacks allowed. Troutman and his linemates helped quarterback Daryll Clark rank No. 2 in the Big Ten in passing efficiency and deliver a school season-record 24 touchdown passes. The unit also was instrumental in Evan Royster becoming the seventh Nittany Lion all-time to gain 1,000 yards in multiple seasons. In the win at Illinois, Penn State rolled up 338 rushing yards, getting 100-yard games from Stephfon Green (120) and Royster (105) and 83 yards from Clark. In the 52-3 pounding of Eastern Illinois, Penn State displayed dominating balance, racking up 268 yards passing and 285 yards rushing en route to a season-best yardage total of 553. The Minnesota victory capped a three-week stretch in which Troutman and the offensive line did not allow a sack. In the 34-13 win at Northwestern, its fifth straight, the Penn State offense gained 301 yards in the second half and 437 for the game, averaging 7.5 yards per play.
2008 Sophomore Season
Troutman saw action in six games as a reserve to All-America guard Rich Ohrnberger and emerged as a contributor on one of the nation's top offensive lines. Troutman was on the field for 80 snaps, led by 19 against Coastal Carolina and 18 at Syracuse.
2007 Freshman Season
Redshirt season. Troutman enrolled as a full-time student at Penn State in January 2007.
High School
Troutman was a standout for Coach John Rosnick at Pemberton HS. He earned first-team all-state and All-South Jersey honors. A team captain, he was selected All-Group III twice and all-conference three times. He was injured for most of his senior season with a knee injury. During his junior year, he made 67 tackles, with four sacks.
Personal
Full name is Johnnie B. Troutman. He is the son of Johnnie and Norma Troutman. He has a brother, Xavier, and a sister, Ashley. He is enrolled in the crime, law and justice program. Born November 11, 1987 in Trenton, N.J.
