Penn State doesn’t have a rich recent history of putting their offensive lineman into the NFL. While there have been a few that have been drafted and become impact players at the next level, NFL rosters aren’t littered with former Penn Staters like other programs in the country.
[autotag]Donovan Smith[/autotag] was the left tackle for the Super Bowl winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 and [autotag]Connor McGovern[/autotag] signed a three year, $22.35 million contract with the Buffalo Bills this offseason.
[autotag]Juice Scruggs[/autotag] is trying to be the next Penn State offensive lineman that finds a home in the NFL. He certainly doesn’t have the draft hype surrounding him like Smith or McGovern when coming out of school, but his versatility should land him on a professional roster. The ability to play multiple positions on the line is coveted due to the amount of injuries that can occur over the course of an 17 game schedule.
Here is a look at Juice Scruggs with updated measurables following the NFL combine and Penn State’s pro day.