NFL Draft

Nick Singleton became a household name in Happy Valley from the moment he committed as a five-star recruit out of Reading. Singleton and fellow class of 2022 running back Kaytron Allen emerged as co-starters midway through their freshman season and retained that role through their senior seasons. Though production dipped in his final season, Singleton…

Khalil Dinkins is looking to extend Penn State’s streak of tight ends drafted to the NFL, joining the ranks of Mike Gesicki, Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange, Theo Johnson and Tyler Warren in recent years. However, Dinkins’ college production lags behind his predecessors, as he split reps with both Luke Reynolds and Andrew Rappleyea in 2025.…

Penn State picked up a rare recruiting win in Florida in the class of 2022 with the commitment of four-star defensive tackle Zane Durant, who developed into a starter for the Nittany Lions. A strong 2024 campaign featuring 42 tackles, three sacks and 658 snaps had Durant drawing NFL buzz, but he opted to return…

After four seasons in Happy Valley, including two as a starter guarding quarterback Drew Allar’s blindside, offensive tackle Drew Shelton is headed to the NFL Draft. A former four-star recruit, Shelton often went unnoticed during Penn State games — a good sign for an offensive lineman. He drew a strong pass-blocking grade of 71.2 from…

Nolan Rucci is looking to follow in the footsteps of his father, Todd Rucci, a former Penn State offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the NFL. The younger Rucci’s journey didn’t begin with the Nittany Lions. The former five-star recruit committed to Wisconsin, where his older brother Hayden Rucci played — but saw minimal…

One of three transfer wide receivers Penn State brought in last offseason, Trebor Peña likely did the most for his draft stock during the 2025 campaign. After putting up 84 receptions, 941 yards and nine touchdowns in a pass-heavy Syracuse offense the year prior, Peña arrived with lofty expectations. He led all Nittany Lion wide…

While Devonte Ross didn’t have the season most expected during his lone year at Penn State, he’s still in the mix for an NFL contract. Following a breakout year at Troy in 2024 (76 receptions, 1,043 yards, 11 touchdowns), Ross entered the transfer portal and quickly gained attention from the Nittany Lions’ coaching staff. After…

Kyron Hudson’s college football career paints a picture of unrealized potential. Beginning as a high four-star recruit out of renowned Mater Dei High School in California, Hudson arrived at USC — nicknamed Wide Receiver U — with big expectations. Four years later, he entered the transfer portal with 57 receptions, 655 yards and five touchdowns…

After four seasons as a Nittany Lion, including two as a starting center, Nick Dawkins declared for the NFL draft. Dawkins anchored the offensive line during an impressive 2024 season and a middling 2025 campaign, showcasing mixed results. He opted out of the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson despite being projected to go undrafted, potentially hurting…

Defensive tackle Alonzo Ford Jr. is hoping to hear his name called during the 2026 NFL draft after two seasons at Penn State and six total in college football. As an overlooked recruit with few offers, Ford landed at Old Dominion, where he totaled 72 tackles and four sacks across three seasons before transferring to…