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Penn State puts 3 in new three-round NFL mock draft: Newsstand

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Penn State cornerback KJ Winston Jr. (2) jogs across the field during a practice session inside Holuba Hall on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in State College. (Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Penn State cornerback KJ Winston Jr. (2) jogs across the field during a practice session inside Holuba Hall on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in State College. (Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Penn State news, notes, and updates for Feb. 11 include a new NFL mock draft, headlines of the day, and more. It’s time to dive into Tuesday’s top tweets and stories about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.

Penn State tweets of the day

NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuter put his first mock draft out on Monday. He made picks for all three rounds. And, three Penn State players made the cut. All-American defensive end Abdul Carter and tight end Tyler Warren both go in the first round. Reuter sends them to the New England Patriots at No. 4 overall and the New Orleans Saints at No. 9 overall, respectively.

“The Patriots land a difference-maker with the No. 4 pick,” Reuter writes. “Carter’s speed and relentless nature immediately improve one of the league’s worst pass rushes, while his experience as both a hand-down and off-ball defender gives new coach Mike Vrabel flexibility up front.

“With Juwan Johnson entering free agency and Foster Moreau in a contract year, the team could use a big man like  Warren in the middle of the field to complement a healthy Chris Olave in 2025.”

The third Nittany Lion to go off the board in the first three rounds is safety KJ Winston Jr. He missed almost all of the 2024 season due to injury. But, he is still expected to go on Day 2 of the pro selection process according to most analysts. It is still unclear if he will be able to participate in the NFL Combine.

Headlines of the day

Trimmings: The impact of Ja’Juan Seider leaving Penn State for Notre Dame: Fitz, BWI

Penn State 2024 great poses with current Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champ Jalen Carter: Flounders, PennLive

Top Five Penn State players who need to develop this offseason: Carr, BWI

Saquon Barkley Fans: Get Your Sports Illustrated Super Bowl Commemorative Issue: Wogenrich, SI

DeMatha safety Darrell Carey locks in official visits with Penn State and Maryland: Snyder, BWI

2026 EDGE Keysaun Eleazer locks in four official visits with other schools in the mix: Simmons, On3

Top linebacker target Mathieu Kanu shares Penn State official visit date: Snyder, BWI

Inside 4-star OT Bryce Gilmore’s top six schools: Simmons, On3

Quote of the day

“I want to get up to Penn State to see more of the school. I want to learn more about the program and Penn State was a later offer for me. But they’re showing a lot of interest in me and I want to see how they’ve been developing players like Abdul Carter.” 

Class of 2026 Raleigh, N.C. Southeast Raleigh three-star EDGE Keysaun Eleazer to On3.

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