The NFL draft next week will include three Penn State players attending the draft, whether in person or virtually.
It was previously confirmed that Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons will be attending the 2021 NFL Draft in person. Parsons is widely expected to be a first-round draft pick, and he could even go in the top 10 if things fall into place. Parsons will be one of 13 players attending the draft in person. Other players attending the draft in person this year include Alabama‘s Patrick Surtain II, Mac Jones, DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle, BYU’s Zach Wilson, Florida‘s Kyle Pitts, and LSU‘s Ja’Marr Chase.
Such an amazing honor ! Thank you @NFL https://t.co/2lbAoptbUY
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) April 23, 2021
As you can see from the list of draft invitees to attend in person, there are some obvious omissions from the list. Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields are among the more notable players who will be watching the draft unfold from the comfort of home, but they will be included in the draft festivities through a virtual format.
Two Nittany Lions hoping to hear their name in the early rounds will also be a part of the draft through a virtual approach. Jayson Oweh and Pat Freiermuth will be among 45 players scheduled to virtually be a part of the draft.
That won’t be the only bit of Penn State flavor in the draft. Former Pittsburgh Steeler and Penn State standout running back Franco Harris will announce a pick for the Steelers on the second day of the draft. Harris will be among the NFL legends making picks for their respective franchises.
Could Harris be announcing a Steelers draft pick of a Nittany Lion? Tune in next week to find out!
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