COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. — Sean Clifford has experienced an intriguing journey to the NFL, one which led him to playing six years at Penn State and becoming the school’s all-time leader in passing yards (10,661) and passing touchdowns (86). Clifford’s tenure at Penn State paid off, as he was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft — despite having just one top-30 visit in a deep quarterback class.
Clifford earned the No. 2 quarterback job in Green Bay, helping Jordan Love emerge as one of the top young quarterbacks in the league. Winning the Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl at Penn State was a major accomplishment, but Clifford showcased in his rookie season with the Packers he belonged in the NFL and showed the potential he can stick around in Green Bay.
Although Clifford played just three games with the Packers in his rookie season (including the wild card playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys), Green Bay’s No. 2 quarterback made the most of his opportunities in his rookie season and is primed to return to his role entering his second season.
As Clifford prepares for his second season in the NFL, CBS Sports caught up with the Packers quarterback and Penn State legend at the Collegeville Bakery. Clifford was visiting “The Bakery” for the first time and took a few minutes to discuss his first year in the NFL, Jordan Love, and the Packers’ 2023 season.
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How did you find out about the Collegeville Bakery? This is a home spot for me!
Clifford: “This pretty lady right here, my fiance Juliana Alessandroni (points to Juliana as she smiles), she lives 10 minutes down…
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