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Penn State at the NFL Combine: When are former Lions doing on-field drills, and how can you watch?

Greg Pickelby:Greg Pickel•03/02/23•

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The 2023 NFL Combine logo. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Penn State football has long impressed at the NFL Combine. Now, the latest group of Nittany Lions is set to put their talent on display at the annual combine in Indianapolis.

This year’s contingent consists of receivers Mitchell Tinsley and Parker Washington, tight end Brenton Strange, interior offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, defensive tackle PJ Mustipher, corner Joey Porter Jr., and safety Ji’Ayir Brown. When can you watch them in action, and what else do you need to know to prepare for the multi-day scouting event?

Read on for our full preview.

NFL Combine time and TV info

While NFL Network will air coverage throughout the day from Lucas Oil Stadium, on-field work begins at 3 p.m. ET Thursday-Sunday. A press release also provided the following viewing information:

“Live streaming of NFL Network is available across multiple devices (smartphone, PC, tablet and connected TVs) through the NFL app or NFL.com/watch for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers.”

When are Penn State players scheduled to do on-field drills?

Here is when each one-time Penn State player will have the chance to go through drills that include the 40-yard dash, shuttle run, position-specific work, and more:

Thursday, March 2

DT PJ Mustipher

Friday, March 3

S Ji’Ayir Brown

CB Joey Porter Jr.

Saturday, March 4

WR Mitchell Tinsley

WR Parker Washington

TE Brenton Strange

Sunday, March 5

OL Juice Scruggs

Questions to answer for each Nittany Lion in Indianapolis

PJ Mustipher: Does he have any lingering injury concerns from the lower-body issue that ended his 2021 season prematurely? He appeared back to normal in 2022. But, the medical evaluations will be key for the defensive tackle.

Ji’Ayir Brown: Did the safety skip the Shrine and Senior bowls for medical reasons, or is all OK? And, if so, can he put up the kind of speed numbers necessary to quell any concerns about his pass coverage abilities?

Joey Porter Jr.: How fast will he run? There are questions about both his top end speed and change of direction abilities from draft analysts. Fair or not, his testing times in events like the 40-yard dash, shuttle run, and three-cone drill will likely be watched closely.

Parker Washington: A foot injury ended his final Penn State season early. Where is he in his recovery process, and are there any long-term impacts expected to the receiver’s speed and physical abilities once healthy?

Brenton Strange: Can he test among the best players at his position? The tight end has tremendous athleticism and speed. If he can be the latest, perhaps, unexpected Penn State star at the Combine, his draft stock will soar.

Juice Scruggs: Scruggs was the picture of dependability after a car accident caused him to miss all of the 2019 season. We know that’s a long time ago. But, teams are going to want to take a closer look at his medical situation. So, how will that play out?

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