The 2024 NFL draft is approaching and Penn State has plenty of prospects who will be selected on Day 2 or 3 of the NFL draft. These are the best later-round picks that the Nittany Lions have produced.
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James Franklin has missed on the top high school player in Pennsylvania in back-to-back years with offensive tackle Kevin Haywood heading to Wisconsin in 2024 and quarterback Matt Zollers, the top player in 2025, committing to Missouri.
Despite injuries, Saquon Barkley has established himself as one of the NFL's top running backs after a historic career at Penn State. Now, he's getting paid like it to return to PA, with a maximum annual value of $15.833 million.
The area in Centre County Pennsylvania where State College is situated has become known as Happy Valley, but where did it get its nickname?
Even after a number of departures to the NFL, Penn State will be expected to compete for a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff this season. So, James Franklin will need the spring to decide on replacements for his future NFL stars.
A big key to recruiting is proving to high schoolers that you can make their NFL dreams come true. With former Nittany Lions dominating the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, James Franklin will have more first-round draft picks to flaunt.
Chop Robinson, Adisa Isaac, and Curtis Jacobs all tested and measured on Day 1 of workouts at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Chop Robinson wowed with a 40-yard dash under 4.50.
James Franklin successfully navigated the transfer portal this offseason, but despite a lack of departures, he didn't do enough to turn Penn State into a national title contender.
Beaver Stadium is the second-largest stadium in the country only behind Michigan Stadium, but just how many Nittany Lions fans have packed in to see Penn State play?
Barkley headlines a group of nine former Penn State football players who are expected to hit the open market in the NFL this offseason when the league year begins on March 13.
Andrew Funk was a prolific three-point shooter in his one year at Penn State, and now he might be getting his chance at an NBA debut. Plus, James Franklin is going after the top talent in Texas and Mike Rhoades has salvaged his first year in Happy Valley.
The College Football Playoff Board of Managers finally approved the qualifying system for the 12-team CFP which begins next season. Under this format, Penn State would have qualified in six of the last eight seasons.
Two-time All-Big Ten linebacker Abdul Carter is switching his position to edge rusher for what will likely be his final season at Penn State. Carter's stats say it's the right move and so do NFL salaries.
Penn State is losing 10 key contributors to the 2024 NFL Draft, so who will replace them on the depth chart next season?
10 of the 13 former Penn State football players who declared for the 2024 NFL draft received invitations to the 2024 NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.
Bill O'Brien played a huge part in re-establishing the Penn State football program after Joe Paterno and now he'll get his second chance as a college football head coach in his hometown.
The Penn State football program will be back in action for the first time since the Peach Bowl disappointment on April 13 for the annual Blue-White game.
James Franklin will begin to integrate his new offensive and defensive coordinators when spring practices begin on March 12.
Four Nittany Lions went to Mobile Alabama for the Senior Bowl and two impressed enough to boost their draft stock with the NFL combine just a month away.
Matt Zollers, the top quarterback in Pennsylvania in the 2025 high school recruiting class was in Happy Valley for Junior Day. Plus, Penn State secured a commitment from PA top 10 player, Alex Tatsch.