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(WHTM) – More than a dozen Nittany Lions will await the chance to live out their dreams of playing in the NFL. The next step in their journey is the 2023 NFL Draft.
The NFL Draft in Kansas City will begin on Thursday, April 27 at 8 p.m. on abc27 with the first round, consisting of 31 picks. The Miami Dolphins forfeited their first round pick due to a tampering investigation.
On Friday, rounds two and three will be conducted and the final four rounds will be held on Saturday afternoon.
This year 13 Penn State football players participated in the program’s Pro Day with every NFL team attending, according to the university.
Leading the class is cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who many draft experts project to be selected midway through the first round.
The remaining class of Nittany Lions are expected to be drafted on either Friday or Saturday. If a player is not drafted, they can still sign as an NFL team as an undrafted free agent or pursue an alternative league to continue their professional football career.
Notable names for Penn State fans to follow include quarterback Sean Clifford, safety Ji’Ayir Brown, and wide receiver Parker Washington.
In alphabetical order, here are the 13 Nittany Lions who could hear their name called during the 2023 NFL Draft.
- Barney Amor, punter
- Ji’Ayir Brown, safety – drafted 87th overall by the San Francisco 49ers
- Sean Clifford, quarterback
- P.J. Mustipher, defensive lineman
- Jake Pinegar, kicker
- Joey Porter Jr., cornerback – drafted 32nd overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Juice Scruggs, offensive lineman – drafted 62nd overall by Houston Texans
- Chris Stoll, long snapper
- Brenton Strange, tight end – drafted 61st overall by Jacksonville Jaguars
- Jonathan Sutherland, safety
- Nick Tarburton, defensive lineman
- Mitchell Tinsley, wide receiver
- Parker Washington, wide receiver
Nittany Nation will update where each former Penn Stater is drafted or signed through the NFL Draft weekend in Kansas City.
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