| Year: | 1987 |
| Team: | Penn State Nittany Lions |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 8–4 |
| Hc Year: | 22nd |
| Oc Year: | 4th |
| Dc Year: | 11th |
| Bowl Result: | L 10–35 vs. Clemson |
The 1987 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Penn State University during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season.
Four Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1988 NFL draft.
| Round | Pick | Overall | Name | Position | Team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3 | 58 | Detroit Lions | |||
| 8th | 6 | 199 | Los Angeles Raiders | |||
| 10th | 1 | 250 | Atlanta Falcons | |||
| 11th | 11 | 289 | Defensive line | Buffalo Bills |