Penn State has three players in latest PFF 2024 NFL first-round mock draft: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Oct. 3 include a new mock draft that shines a bright light on the Lions and more.
It’s time to dive into Tuesday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with a new mock draft. Pro Football Focus released its latest installment on Monday now that September is over. Three Penn State players are projected to go within the first 32 picks next spring. The first off the board is offensive tackle Olu Fasahnu, who PFF sees as a top 10 pick.
“All signs point to 2024 being the Jets’ “all-in” season with Aaron Rodgers coming back from injury,” Trevor Sikkema writes. “They’ll need to bolster their offensive line, in that case, and Fashanu is the man for the job. He could have been a top-10 pick if he had declared last year. The Penn State tackle is following up an impressive 84.7 pass-blocking grade in 2022 with an even better 92.9 pass-blocking grade in 2023.”
Defensive end Chop Robinson is projected to go No. 12 to New Orleans.
“The Saints have a decently talented roster, but it is aging, especially on defense,” Sikkema writes. “Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson is one of the most twitched-up athletes in the 2024 draft class, and that fits the mold of what New Orleans has prioritized over the years — unique athletes, especially in the trenches. It has taken him a bit to get warmed up this season, but Robinson earned a 92.1 pass-rush grade against Iowa in Week 3 with a 46.7% pass-rush win rate.”
Top 10
- 1
Elko pokes at Kiffin
A&M coach jokes over kick times
- 2Trending
Dan Lanning
Oregon coach getting NFL buzz
- 3
Bryce Underwood
Michigan prepared to offer No. 1 recruit $10.5M over 4 years
- 4Hot
5-star flip
Ole Miss flips Alabama WR commit Caleb Cunningham
- 5
Second CFP Top 25
Newest CFP rankings are out
Last but not least, cornerback Kalen King is sent to the Colts at No. 20.
“The Colts could use some youthfulness in their secondary,” Sikkema writes. “King posted an impressive 90.6 coverage grade in 2022 and an even more impressive 91.7 coverage grade in single coverage.”
Headlines of the day
Penn State is scoring in bunches despite struggles, creating a ‘scary’ reality if and when things click: Engle, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
On3 Scouting Director Charles Power breaks down Penn State LB commit DJ McClary: Snyder, BWI
PSU QB Drew Allar ‘out of rhythm’ at Northwestern, remains confident: Haas, Daily Collegian
It’s the Penn State bye week; what will the Lions accomplish in Week 6?: Pickel, BWI
Penn State-Northwestern Football Takeaways: Poorman’s All-22: Statecollege.com
Fast-rising TE Linkon Cure recaps Penn State White Out experience and much more: Snyder, BWI
College football rankings: Texas, Michigan make notable leaps amid shakeup within top five in CBS Sports 133: Patterson, CBS Sports
Quote of the day
“It was definitely the best game experience I’ve had so far. It’s a long flight out there, but I was really happy I was able to make it. From the moment we got there, they had everything taken care of for us. After we rode the bus over to the stadium then we were able to walk out the tunnel for pregame. I got instant goosebumps walking out onto the field there. It was wild.
–2025 TE Linkon Cure to BWI about his White Out game experience.
