Penn State’s Julian Fleming signed by Green Bay Packers

(WHTM)– Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming was signed by the Green Bay Packers, according to a post from Fleming’s Instagram.

Fleming, who played three seasons battling injuries and making a name for himself at Ohio State University, finished his collegiate career as a Nittany Lion.

Although he battled injuries throughout his career, the Pennsylvania native finished his college career with a total of 93 receptions, 1,139 yards, and eight touchdowns.

As a junior, Fleming ranked third in the Big Ten in yards per reception (15.7) and tied seventh in receiving touchdowns.

Flemming grew up in Catawissa, Pa., where he was a key player at Columbia High School. PSU Sports said that during his high school career, he was named PennLive’s Player of the Year and received multiple Gatorade’s Pennsylvania Player of the Year honors.

He finished his high school career as the state’s career leader in touchdown receptions and receiving yards while helping Columbia High School win a state championship.

The NFL Draft runs through April 26 in Green Bay, and the Nittany Lions’ 2025 season kicks off on August 30 against Nevada at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium.