Penn State safety runs blazing fast 40-yard dash at Pro Day; latest Lions recruiting news: Newsstand
Happy Friday, Penn State fans.
The end of the workweek brings with it one final newsstand that is filled with the latest news on the Nittany Lions.
Top tweets and headlines for March 25 include updates from Pro Day plus the latest recruiting intel.
Let’s dive into the updates to know in the PSU universe on March 25.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with Pro Day.
Fifteen Nittany Lions were on hand in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams. Some of the notable pro personnel in town included Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Dan Quinn; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch; Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst; and new Pittsburgh Steelers assistant Brian Flores, among others.
Drew Hartlaub stole the show. The Penn State special teams ace and safety clocked a ridiculous 4.22-second 40-yard dash. The run was not laser-timed like they are at the NFL Combine. Even still, his speed is legit and it could very well help him find a spot in the pros as an undrafted free agent.
Top 10
- 1Breaking
Biff Poggi
Charlotte firing head coach
- 2Hot
Skipping SEC title game
Coaches prefer sitting out
- 3
Predicting new CFP Top 12
BCS formula predicts 12-team bracket
- 4New
Kiffin calls out Saban
'He's now the rat poisoner'
- 5
Dabo rips refs
Swinney headed to 'Targeting Anonymous'
The other note of note is that offensive tackle Rasheed Walker didn’t work out on Thursday. He walked around and supported his Penn State teammates but never performed any drills. The same thing happened at the NFL Combine. It’s unclear what ails Walke at this point after he showed up to the Outback Bowl with a lower-body injury. But, he certainly isn’t helping his NFL Draft stock.
Next, we move on to recruiting.
Penn State sent out a new offer on Thursday to Class of 2023 edge rusher Daevin Hobbs. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound Class of 2023 recruit has not yet visited the Nittany Lions. He has seen North Carolina, Tennessee, and Wake Forest.
In other recruiting news, the Lions also made the cut for Selma, Ala., safety DaKaari Nelson. The 6-foot-3, 194-pound Class of 2023 prospect has Auburn, Clemson, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Penn State, Central Florida, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oregon, and Florida State in his top-11. Nelson last visited the Lions in November.
Headlines of the day
Penn State Pro Day provides another opportunity for former Nittany Lions to impress NFL: Gallen, PennLive
BWI Photos: Penn State football hosts annual Pro Day: Snyder, BWI
Clifford throws passes, Brisker improves times and more from Penn State football’s Pro Day: Sauber, CDT
Final results from Penn State football’s Pro Day: Eckert, BWI
‘I Truly Believe I’m the Best Receiver in the Draft,’ Jahan Dotson Says: Wogenrich, SI
Sizing up Penn State LB battle, Ellis Brooks cites key characteristics: Bauer, BWI
James Franklin Eyes First Quarterback Competition in Years, Even if End Result Is the Same: Jones, Statecollege.com
Brandon Smith explains why he entered NFL Draft at Penn State Pro Day: Eckert, BWI
Penn State football’s Jahan Dotson lights up pro day as NFL Draft draws closer: Engle, Daily Collegian
After winning another NCAA title, what’s next for Penn State wrestling?: Pickel, BWI
Quote of the day
“I truly believe that I am the best receiver in the draft,” he said. “I’m right up there with the top guys. My film proves that. I feel like every time I step on this field, I play like I’m one of the best and I feel like I am one of the best.”
