Penn State Nittany Lions NFL Draft Prospects
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Penn State Nittany Lions 2024 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 |
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OT |
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312lbs | 6-6 | 5.11 | 2 | 10.3 |
89.9
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Olumuyiwa "Olu" Fashanu emerged from Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., sharing the field with Caleb Williams, the r... |
22 |
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DE |
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254lbs | 6-3 | 4.48 | 5 | 24.4 |
88.1
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Chop Robinson, the Penn State Nittany Lion with an imposing presence on the edge, has marked his territory in the collegiate footb... |
54 |
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DE |
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247lbs | 6-4 | 4.74 | 18 | 66.1 |
86.0
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Adisa Isaac, originally from Canarsie High School and a 4-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports, began his football journey at Penn ... |
121 |
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TE |
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259lbs | 6-6 | 4.57 | 6 | 83.2 |
82.6
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Theo Johnson from Holy Names High High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After ... |
139 |
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CB |
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191lbs | 5-11 | 4.61 | 25 | 85.6 |
81.8
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Kalen King, a Detroit native and Cass Technical High School alumnus, entered Penn State as a notable member of their 2021 class wi... |
157 |
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C |
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317lbs | 6-3 | 5.15 | 34 | 127 |
80.7
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Hunter Nourzad, of Iranian descent and raised in the Atlanta area, began his football journey in fourth grade. He attended The Wal... |
191 |
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CB |
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188lbs | 5-11 | 4.50 | 46 | 167.4 |
79.4
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Johnny Dixon from Chamberlain High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following ... |
198 |
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LB |
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241lbs | 6-1 | 4.58 | 19 | 168 |
79.2
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Curtis Jacobs from McDonogh High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high s... |
210 |
|
OT |
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314lbs | 6-5 | 5.15 | 43 | 181 |
78.7
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Caedan Wallace from Hun High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high s... |
275 |
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CB |
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179lbs | 5-9 | 4.38 | 62 | 260 |
76.8
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Daequan Hardy from Penn Hills High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following h... |
443 |
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OT |
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317lbs | 6-6 | 5.40 | 93 | 443 |
50.6
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Landon Tengwall from Good Counsel High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Followi... |
Penn State Nittany Lions 2023 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 |
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CB |
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193lbs | 6-2 | 4.46 | 3 | 17.8 |
88.7
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Joey Porter Jr. the son of the former Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, and Arizona Cardinals linebacker, attended North Allegh... |
110 |
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S |
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203lbs | 5-11 | 4.65 | 21 | 87.6 |
83.5
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Ji'Ayir Brown attended Trenton Central High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.880, ... |
132 |
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WR |
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204lbs | 5-10 | 4.49 | 20 | 123.9 |
82.9
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Parker Washington from Fort Bend Travis High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Af... |
166 |
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TE |
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253lbs | 6-4 | 4.70 | 10 | 119.5 |
80.9
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Brenton Strange from Parkersburg High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After hi... |
204 |
|
C |
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301lbs | 6-3 | 5.22 | 36 | 165.5 |
78.9
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Juice Scruggs from Cathedral Prep High School was rated a 4-star prospect by 247 Sports with a rating of 0.912. Following high sc... |
286 |
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WR |
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199lbs | 6-0 | 4.60 | 39 | 255.2 |
75.0
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Mitchell Tinsley from Lee's Summit High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After ... |
332 |
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DT |
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320lbs | 6-4 | 5.41 | 63 | 319.4 |
74.0
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PJ Mustipher from McDonogh High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high sc... |
461 |
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DE |
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269lbs | 6-3 | 4.80 | 88 | 471.5 |
61.5
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Nick Tarburton from Pennridge High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high ... |
462 |
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QB |
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211lbs | 6-2 | 4.62 | 20 | 415 |
61.3
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Sean Clifford from St. Xavier High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high ... |
Penn State Nittany Lions 2022 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 |
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S |
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199lbs | 6-1 | 4.49 | 11 | 42.9 |
90.6
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After high school Jaquan Brisker was unable to take advantage of any potential scholarship offer due to academic issues, however, ... |
29 |
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DE |
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250lbs | 6-2 | 4.65 | 9 | 39.8 |
88.6
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Arnold Ebiketie was awarded a Washington Post All-Metro honorable mention in his senior year of High School after compiling 21.5 s... |
36 |
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WR |
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178lbs | 5-11 | 4.43 | 6 | 39.4 |
87.4
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Dotson was a top recruit coming out of high school, and he should continue James Franklin's tradition of explosive small players f... |
44 |
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LB |
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250lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 13 | 94.9 |
87.0
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Brandon Smith was a high school star logging 165 tackles, 30 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles in his senior season... |
127 |
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OT |
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313lbs | 6-6 | 5.12 | 22 | 91.7 |
81.3
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Rasheed Walker was an elite talent while playing at North Point High School. He was named team MVP and collected 63 tackles and 11... |
163 |
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CB |
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197lbs | 6-1 | 4.38 | 31 | 140.5 |
79.7
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Strengths Tough in run support and works hard to get off blocks. Hard-nosed player who attacks the run and doesn't back down.Good ... |
211 |
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ILB |
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253lbs | 6-3 | 4.89 | 24 | 178 |
78.3
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Strengths Plays fast, flows with the action, showing smooth lateral agility and short-area burst. Has good instincts and awareness... |
215 |
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ILB |
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230lbs | 6-1 | 4.77 | 31 | 243 |
78.2
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Strengths Can attack the edge with speed and has the flexibility to dip low and under the tackle's reach.Work in progress as a pas... |
301 |
|
PK |
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209lbs | 6-3 | 4.65 | 275 |
74.3
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528 |
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DT |
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304lbs | 6-2 | 5.26 | 97 | 549.5 |
59.2
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Strengths Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body ... |
538 |
|
OG |
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307lbs | 6-4 | 5.25 | 122 | 558 |
59.0
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Strengths Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire.Feisty, tough a... |
611 |
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RB |
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209lbs | 6-0 | 4.47 | 68 | 637 |
55.0
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Strengths Difficult to bring down one-on-one in space, regularly sidesteps would-be tacklers and uses offhand to use oncoming defe... |
655 |
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C |
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305lbs | 6-3 | 5.21 | 104 | 466.5 |
44.0
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Strengths Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet.Has average height with a n... |
671 |
|
S |
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201lbs | 5-11 | 4.55 | 105 | 473.5 |
38.0
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Strengths Strong hands to make plays on the ball, effective blitzer who shows well-coached technique and awareness.Can deliver the... |
Penn State Nittany Lions 2021 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 |
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LB |
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244lbs | 6-2 | 4.39 | 1 | 5.7 |
93.0
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Star line-backer for the Lions, Micah Parsons looks to be the top prospect at his position and a top 10 pick in the 2021 draft. Mi... |
32 |
|
TE |
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258lbs | 6-5 | 4.68 | 2 | 41.9 |
88.0
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Freiermuth is seen as a bit of Gronk-lite by many (due to his 6' 5" bulked out frame) and he heads to the NFL after an impressive ... |
39 |
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DE |
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252lbs | 6-5 | 4.36 | 11 | 66.3 |
87.0
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A raw prospect (many have questioned whether he might not have been better served returning to the Lions for another season) he ha... |
254 |
|
S |
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190lbs | 5-9 | 4.47 | 112 | 418 |
62.0
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Strengths Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.Closes to the bal... |
330 |
|
DE |
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252lbs | 6-3 | 4.51 | 34 | 169.3 |
59.0
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Strengths Versatile enough to drop and could be viewed as a 3-4 linebacker.Vision to locate the ball and recognize cut blocks. Can... |
574 |
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C |
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306lbs | 6-4 | 5.18 | 44 | 186.2 |
51.0
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Strengths Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective... |