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Another Top 10 Penn State football defense will be represented at the annual NFL Scouting Combine later this month.
Four of the five former Nittany Lions who’ve been invited to showcase their talents played for a defense that led a charge to a school-record 13 victories and a place in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Defensive end Abdul Carter, linebacker Kobe King and safeties Jaylen Reed and KJ Winston − along with star tight end Tyler Warren − will represent Penn State during the week of interviews, measuring and workouts at the combine in Indianapolis (Feb. 26 through March 3).
The event is the primary evaluation event for the NFL Draft in late April.
The Nittany Lions annually feature combine stars, guided by one of the top strength and conditioning rooms in the nation.
Here are this year’s main storylines:
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 09: Abdul Carter #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after a defensive play during the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 09, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776233016 ORIG FILE ID: 2193183746
Penn State football: How will KJ Winston perform after injury?
KJ Winston played in just two games for the Lions last season after reportedly suffering a knee injury that required surgery.
Though Winston’s agent has talked of him being cleared for on-field drills by March 1, it seems uncertain that the former Penn State All-America candidate will be a full-participant.
How much will Abdul Carter can raise his NFL Draft stock?
Abdul Carter is trending as one of the top overall picks in the upcoming draft.
The former linebacker who shifted to defensive end for a monster junior season even could become Penn State’s first No. 1 pick since Courtney Brown in…
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Publish date : 2025-02-13 21:26:00
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