Penn State football live blog: Nittany Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft
The moment has come for two of Penn State football’s top players from the 2024 season. The first round of the NFL Draft is Thursday night (8 p.m., ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network) and Blue White Illustrated is updating throughout as the Nittany Lions await hearing their names called.
Follow our live updates throughout the evening, appearing in reverse chronological order, as the first round of the NFL Draft unfolds. (Page does not automatically refresh.)
Penn State in the 2025 NFL Draft: First round live updates
Tyler Warren’s versatility praised by Colts GM
04/24/2025 09:49:00 PMThe addition of Tyler Warren to the Colts’ roster was done for a multitude of reasons. And Warren’s versatility had everything to with them. Following a decorated career with the Nittany Lions, capped by a stellar senior year in which he scored touchdowns as a passer, runner, and receiver, his future NFL home found an undeniable appeal in his collection of talents.
James Franklin shares encouragement to Tyler Warren
04/24/2025 09:40:26 PMFollowing the pick of Tyler Warren to the Indianapolis Colts at No. 14 overall in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft, Penn State head coach James Franklin offered his congratulations and words of encouragement for the future.
Tyler Warren learns the news
04/24/2025 09:39:08 PMThe moment was captured by Penn State’s social media team as Tyler Warren learned where he’d continue his football playing career in the NFL.
Tyler Warren selected No. 14 overall
04/24/2025 08:38:33 PMPenn State tight end and fellow All-American Tyler Warren has been taken No. 14 overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
Abdul Carter words of appreciation from James Franklin
04/24/2025 09:42:12 PMFollowing the pick of Abdul Carter at No. 3 overall to the New York Giants, Franklin tweeted out his congratulations, words of encouragement and appreciation for the three-year career of the Nittany Lion standout defender.
Abdul Carter selected No. 3 overall
04/24/2025 07:27:28 PMPenn State’s top pick in the NFL Draft is in the books. With the No. 3 overall selection, the New York Giants picked up Nittany Lion defensive end and All-American Abdul Carter.
James Franklin outlines day of activity around the country
04/24/2025 06:33:04 PMJoining reporters on Wednesday this week following his Nittany Lions’ practice, Franklin detailed the itinerary he’s executing for the day.
“We’re going to fly down have lunch with Tyler and his grandparents and his parents and his entire family during the day, because there’s no way to be with both of them at the same time,” said Franklin. “And then Ty will stay there, and Karen (Howle’s wife) will stay there and have celebrate with Tyler Warren. And then they’ll rent a car and drive back.
“Then we’ll fly out to Green Bay and celebrate with Abdul and then, as soon as that happens, jump on the plane and fly back because we got things we got to get done. And then obviously, I also want to make sure that I’m calling and I’m in touch with all the other guys, because I’d love to be at all of theirs. They’re all over, having draft parties, and we just can’t make it to all of them so we’ll be in we’ll be in touch with all those guys as well, make sure we’re communicating.”
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