A new era of Penn State football is underway, partly due to the number of seniors and graduates who finished their last collegiate season in 2025. While some of these players' time on the field is complete, others have a shot at taking their talents to the next level.
The 2026 NFL Draft, taking place in Pittsburgh, Penn., starts Thursday, April 23 and ends Saturday, April 25. Here is the full list of Nittany Lions who declared for the draft:
Friday, Jan. 2: Penn State wide receiver Liam Clifford declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Career Stats: 42 receptions, 530 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries, 16 yards
- 2025 Stats: 3 receptions, 25 yards; 2 carries, 4 yards
Thursday, Jan. 1: Penn State offensive lineman Nolan Rucci declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Wednesday, Dec. 31: Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Career Stats: 127 tackles, 34.5 tackles for loss, 23.5 sacks, 8 passes defensed, 7 forced fumbles 2 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries
- 2025 Stats: 42 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 3 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles
Wednesday, Dec. 31: Penn State tight end Khalil Dinkins declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Career Stats: 37 receptions, 399 yards, 7 touchdowns
- 2025 Stats: 14 receptions, 167 yards, 2 touchdowns
Wednesday, Dec. 31: Penn State wide receiver Kyron Hudson declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Career Stats: 95 receptions, 1,095 yards, 10 touchdowns
- 2025 Stats: 23 receptions, 288 yards, 2 touchdowns
Wednesday, Dec. 31: Former Penn State wide receiver Omari Evans declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Career Stats: 47 receptions, 818 yards, 8 touchdowns; 3 carries, 22 yards
- 2025 Stats (Washington): 17 receptions, 254 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry, 14 yards
Tuesday, Dec. 30: Penn State running back Kaytron Allen declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Career Stats: 769 carries, 4,180 yards, 39 touchdowns; 70 receptions, 490 yards, 4 touchdowns
- 2025 Stats: 210 carries, 1,303 yards, 15 touchdowns; 18 receptions, 68 yards
Tuesday, Dec. 30: Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Career Stats: 164 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 8 passes defensed, 5 interceptions, 4.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 interception-touchdowns
- 2025 Stats: 66 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 passes defensed, 2 sacks
Monday, Dec. 29: Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Career Stats: 622 carries, 3,461 yards, 45 touchdowns; 102 receptions, 987 yards, 9 touchdowns
- 2025 Stats: 123 carries, 549 yards, 13 touchdowns; 24 receptions, 219 yards, 1 touchdown
Sunday, Dec. 28: Penn State center Nick Dawkins declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Friday, Dec. 26: Penn State offensive lineman Drew Shelton declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.