Shaka Toney

Shaka Felton Toney (born January 7, 1998) is an American college football defensive end for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Shaka Toney
Penn State Nittany Lions – No. 18
PositionDefensive end
Class
Redshirt
Senior
Career history
CollegePenn State (2016–present)
Bowl games
High schoolImhotep Charter
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-07) January 7, 1998
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight231 lb (105 kg)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Toney was born and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School. As a senior he was named the Pennsylvania Football News Class AAA Defensive Player of the Year and first team All-State after recording 97 tackles and 21 sacks.[1]

College career

Toney redshirted his true freshman season.[2][3] As a redshirt freshman Toney recorded 20 tackles with 6.5 tackles for loss and four sacks with two forced fumbles and was named to the Big Ten Network's All-Freshman team.[4][5] He finished his redshirt sophomore season with 7.5 tackles for loss and five sacks.[6] Toney was named second team All-Big Ten Conference after making 41 tackles with eight tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.[7][8]

References
  1. Narducci, Marc. "First step sets Toney apart". Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  2. "Shaka Toney makes an impact on the pass rush for Penn State". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 7, 2017. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  3. "Shaka Toney doesn't mind speaking his mind (just ask Saquon Barkley); says he will dominate at Penn State". The Patriot-News. June 1, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  4. Brennan, Mark (November 2, 2017). "Why James Franklin Said DE Shaka Toney Played Too Much vs. OSU". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  5. "A 'mellow' Shaka Toney leads Penn State pass rush". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 20, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  6. "Penn State football players share picks for 2019 breakout star". Centre Daily Times. August 11, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  7. Marsdale, Sam (July 31, 2020). "Senior Bowl director shouts out Shaka Toney". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  8. "Shaka Toney's mother joins Penn State parents in helping sons cope with losing a football season". The Philadelphia Inquirer. August 14, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
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