Penn State end Adisa Isaac declares for NFL Draft, will play in Peach Bowl
ATLANTA — Penn State defensive end Adisa Isaac has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. First, though, the veteran Nittany Lion will play with his teammates in the Peach Bowl on Saturday against Ole Miss. Kickoff is set for Noon ET. ESPN will televise the contest.
“These have been some of the most remarkable years of my life,” Isaac wrote in a statement. “For five years I have been able to go to work and make lifelong memories with my brothers and this great coaching staff. We’ve competed in front of the best fans in the country, and none of this has ever been taken for granted. What a privilege it has been to be able to pursue my academic career as well. And now I can also call myself a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University.
“I am so appreciative of what Coach Franklin and this football family has done for me and my family over the course of these years. I arrived at Penn State as a kid and I am leaving a man thanks to the guidance of all the great coaches and players I met along the way. It is more than just football, they’ve taught me about overcoming adversity, which prepared me for my life away from this program and I am forever grateful.
“I am excited to share that after the Peach Bowl, I will be declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. I am extremely excited for this next opportunity that lies ahead for me.”
Isaac led the Lions with 7.5 sacks in 2023. He was a first-team All-Big Ten media selection this fall. The New York native had 14.5 career sacks.
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Isaac was always set to play for Penn State in the Peach Bowl
Speaking at Penn State local bowl media day earlier this month, Isaac said he would play in the postseason. He has been with the team in Atlanta since it arrived on Saturday.
“You start something, you got to finish it,” Isaac said. “That’s kind of how I think about it. And I’m a captain for Penn State. So, I feel like as a leader, the right thing to do is to stay with the guys from start to finish.
“I feel like it’s just good to finish on what I started. Leaving now just wouldn’t sit right with me. I feel like we still had a good season this year. And, it’s only right to finish on a good note.”
