Penn State hires Michael Mauti for football staff role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:57 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Penn State has added former All-American linebacker Michael Mauti to its football staff in a non-coaching position for the 2026 season. Mauti, who was the Big Ten linebacker of the year in 2012, is now listed as the director of football engagement. His emotional leadership during his playing years, particularly during NCAA sanctions, has made him a notable figure in the program's history. Mauti previously spent five seasons in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints. He joins a staff that features several former Penn State players.
- •Michael Mauti returns to Penn State as director of football engagement.
- •He was Big Ten linebacker of the year and a first-team All-American.
- •Mauti played five seasons in the NFL with the Vikings and Saints.
- •He joins a staff with multiple former Penn State players.
- •This addition follows Jordan Hill's appointment as director of the Letterman's Club.
- 11:57 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State adds former All-American to football staff
"Former All-American linebacker Michael Mauti will join the Penn State football staff in a non-coaching role for the 2026 season.
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