Perhaps it is only fitting that Penn State offensive linemen Michael Menet and Will Fries go back-to-back in the seventh round of the NFL draft. After so many games played together during their time in Happy Valley, Menet and Fries went with consecutive picks late in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Menet was chosen with the 20th pick of the seventh round by the Arizona Cardinals, one pick after defensive end Shaka Toney was selected by the Washington Football Team. Immediately after the pick of Menet came through, the Indianapolis Colts made it three consecutive Penn State players with the selection of offensive guard Fries.
Menet and Fries are each heading to good spots, even if they will have to compete for playing time. Menet heads to Arizona with an offense that should be electrifying with the addition of Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore earlier in the draft. Fries could potentially be an anchor on the Colts offensive line protecting new franchise quarterback Carson Wentz, who was acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason.
The mini-run of Penn State players brought Penn State’s 2021 NFL draft total to six in the blink of an eye.
Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons was drafted with the No. 12 overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round. Defensive end Jayson Oweh was selected by the Baltimore Ravens toward the end of the first round with pick No. 31. Tight end Pat Freiermuth was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 23rd pick in the second round.
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