Penn State has been a strong NFL pipeline for the league’s entire history, but this year’s class could be one of their most prominent.
According to NFL Mock Draft Database, there are currently nine Nittany Lions who are projected to be selected. That would be their most this century as well as their most since the 1996 draft. Only four players are being mocked in the first three rounds however, with tackle [autotag]Olu Fashanu[/autotag], edge rusher [autotag]Chop Robinson[/autotag], defensive back [autotag]Kalen King[/autotag], and edge rusher [autotag]Adisa Isaac[/autotag] headlining the group.
Penn State’s class has its fair share of mid-to-late round options as well, with linebacker [autotag]Curtis Jacobs[/autotag], defensive back [autotag]Johnny Dixon[/autotag], tight end [autotag]Theo Johnson[/autotag], defensive back [autotag]Storm Duck[/autotag], and defensive back [autotag]Daequan Hardy[/autotag] all being likely selections. For good reason, Fashanu and Robinson have gotten most of the hype, but this class overall has plenty to offer to NFL teams.
Kalen King and Adisa Isaac especially have an opportunity to raise their stock as the draft process plays out, and one of them seems to be doing just that. Isaac has been having a great showing at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, showing the burst and power he displayed as a senior this season in Happy Valley. Just look up his name on Twitter and you will see just how much he is dominating.
Adisa Isaac is too fast! High motor on every play. Would’ve been a big sack. #WeAre pic.twitter.com/Fzea5nJAw3
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) February 1, 2024
King, however, had a brutal showing at the Senior Bowl through two days, although reports from day 3 of practice were more promising. He still has plenty of time to improve his stock, but not the best start to his draft process. Regardless of how well this class performs at the next level, Penn State fans should be happy with how much talent continues to come through the program every season.