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10 Nittany Lions Eyeing NFL Dreams in 2026 Draft
24 Apr
Summary
- Up to 10 Penn State players could be drafted in 2026.
- Penn State is among three schools with 5+ players drafted yearly.
- The 2022 recruiting class might set a draft pick record.
The 2026 NFL Draft presents a bright future for Penn State football, with projections suggesting up to 10 Nittany Lions could be selected, potentially matching a program record. This anticipated outcome highlights the program's consistent strength in developing NFL talent.
Penn State's historical draft performance is notable, ranking seventh in college football history with 395 picks since 1940. The team has been a consistent presence in recent drafts, joining Alabama and Georgia as the only schools to have at least five players selected in each of the last eight NFL Drafts.
Specifically, five Nittany Lions were drafted in 2025, including two first-round picks, and eight were selected in 2024. The 2022 recruiting class is poised to make history, potentially becoming the class with the most draft picks in Penn State's history by the end of the 2026 draft.
Former Nittany Lions will also participate in the draft proceedings in Pittsburgh. Matt Millen, Shane Conlan, Paul Posluszny, and Joey Porter Jr. are among those who will announce picks during the second and third rounds.
