Penn State puts 3 in ESPN's updated NFL Draft top 50 prospects rankings: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for Feb. 8 include ESPN’s updated NFL Draft prospect rankings after the Senior and Shrine bowls, headlines of the day, and more.
It’s time to dive into Thursday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with the NFL Draft. ESPN analyst Jordan Reid has a fresh look at the top 50 prospects for this year’s pro selection process following the completion of the all-star game circuit. Three Nittany Lions made the cut, starting with Olu Fashanu at No. 9.”
“Fashanu is as consistent as they come — one sack allowed during his three-year career as a starter — and his balance, strength and recovery ability in pass protection are NFL-ready,” Reid writes. His run blocking remains a work in progress, but his physicality and hand placement have improved. His ability to identify and execute against different defensive scheme looks is exceptional — and a big key to Fashanu’s consistency. He has franchise left tackle written all over him and projects as a Day 1 starter.”
Defensive end Chop Robinson is next at No. 32.
“Robinson is among the most explosive players in this class, regardless of position, with the quickness to routinely race past blockers,” Reid writes. “His run defense remains a work in progress, as he must be more physical and disciplined when setting the edge, but most of his value comes as a pass-rusher — where he excels. He’ll be a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL but still needs to continue to add weight to his frame.”
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Last but not least is defensive end Adisa Isaac. He is at No. 35 and is considered one of the biggest risers so far in 2024.
“His understanding and execution of pass-rush moves has improved, and he has value in late-down situations by creating pressure on stunts,” Reid writes. “Isaac will need to continue to add mass onto his frame — his lack of lower-body strength shows up when taking on blocks — and he will probably need to primarily be a designated pass-rusher at the beginning of his pro career.”
Headlines of the day
Where does a second-year QB stand in Penn State’s big picture?: Flounders, PennLive
Who were the top Penn State football competitors during the second winter workout?: Pickel, BWI
Penn State Women’s Basketball Is Ready for Its Moment: Ralph, SI
What number will each Penn State football newcomer wear? The picks are in: Pickel, BWI
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Trevor Sikkema and Connor Rogers mock the first two rounds after the 2024 Senior Bowl: PFF
Lions stay hot in Class of 2025 with pledge from four-star Dayshaun Burnett: Snyder, BWI
Quote of the day
“Big Ten football is a different kind of football. With Penn State being the kind of program they are, they can develop me not only as a player but also as a young man. Also, I know I have coaches that care about me, so I know that I’m covered no matter what.”
–Four-star Dayshaun Burnett to BWI on his decision to commit to PSU on Wednesday.
