NFL Draft

Throughout a five-year career at Penn State, Dom DeLuca elevated from a walk-on special teams contributor to a linebacker playing meaningful snaps and earning several starts. Though he often drew criticism for coverage or tackling skills, DeLuca amassed 164 total tackles, five interceptions, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles as a Nittany Lion. He was…

This is part of a series profiling Penn State players eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-26. Though he began the 2025 season as a co-starter at slot receiver with Devonte Ross, Clifford saw his snap count diminish throughout the year, finishing with just three receptions for 25 yards and two carries for four…

This is part of a series profiling Penn State players eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-26. Penn State’s punter from down under is hoping to make the NFL his next stop . Following a lengthy college career, Riley Thompson is vying for a spot at the next level despite losing the starting job…

This is part of a series profiling Penn State players eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-26. In addition to his role as a kickoff specialist, Gabe Nwosu took over as Penn State’s punter in 2025 and was also in the mix as a kicker at one point. He was selected as a late…

This is part of a series profiling Penn State players eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-26. A three-year starter, Tyler Duzansky is looking to become the second consecutive Penn State long snapper to make the NFL after his predecessor Chris Stoll carved out a career with the Seattle Seahawks. Though positional value is…

Scouts, coaches, general managers and media members packed into Holuba Hall on Wednesday morning to watch 20 Nittany Lions participate in Penn State’s Pro Day. Several players were looking to improve on their NFL Scouting Combine numbers, while others sought to showcase their physical traits for the first time. Running back Nick Singleton did not…

It’s difficult to describe just how essential Kobe King was to Penn State’s defense last season. He was the middle linebacker, the quarterback of the defense who manned the microphone in the first year of in-helmet communication. He’s now likely to bring his leadership qualities to next level, having been drafted by the Minnesota Vikings…

Jaylen Reed was forced to make a positional adjustment following Kevin Winston Jr.’s season-ending injury, moving from nickel back to his traditional safety spot. He thrived despite the change, keeping Penn State’s defensive secondary intact. On Saturday, Reed’s diligence paid off as he was selected by the Houston Texans with the No. 187 overall pick…

Tyler Warren was a revelation in his fifth and final season of eligibility at Penn State. He stepped into the role as the team’s leading tight end after splitting snaps in years prior, and quickly became arguably the nation’s best at the position. He’s now off to the pros, having been selected by the Indianapolis…

Abdul Carter has officially followed through on a childhood promise of becoming a first-round draft selection. The standout Penn State defensive end, who became the 15th unanimous consensus All-American in program history this past season, was selected by the New York Giants with the No. 3 overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 252-pound…