Penn State Football NFL Draft Hub: All-Time Picks, Scouting Reports, Projections & More

The Penn State Nittany Lions know a thing or two about representing at the NFL level, and this crop may be no different. With the 2025 NFL Draft upon us, find everything you need to know for the Nittany Lions this cycle, including scouting reports, their full list of prospects, projections, and real-time landing spots as they happen.

Penn State Football NFL Draft Prospects

The Nittany Lions have the following players listed as draft-eligible:

• Abdul Carter, EDGE
• Tyler Warren, TE
• Kevin Winston Jr., S
• Jaylen Reed, S
• Kobe King, LB
• Jalen Kimber, CB
• Sal Wormley, OG

Penn State Football Scouting Reports

Abdul Carter, EDGE

Abdul Carter is the top-ranked prospect on PFN’s board, and a blue-chip EDGE talent in the 2025 NFL Draft. It’s an impressive feat, considering that 2024 was his first season playing EDGE full-time. As one might expect, being a young EDGE at just 6’3″, 250 pounds, Carter still has room to improve his run defense, and he’s never going to be immovable against combos and duo blocks.

But as a pass-rusher and pursuit threat, Carter has a kind of instant explosiveness and closing speed that’s near-impossible to replicate, and he builds upon that generational burst with speed-to-power, wicked bend capacity, and strong, intentional hand usage. Additionally, his off-ball background gives him the versatility to rush gaps, disguise blitzes, and drop in coverage. At his peak, he can be an absolute game-wrecker.

Tyler Warren, TE

A potential Top 10 pick, Tyler Warren combines an ultra-reliable clutch gene with all-encompassing offensive versatility. Warren dominated to the tune of 104 catches for 1,233 yards, with eight receiving touchdowns in 2024. He also added 218 yards on 26 carries, plus four rushing touchdowns.

The Penn State offense ran entirely through his bulky 6-foot-5, 256-pound frame, and NFL teams will have a chance to emulate that. In every phase, Warren presents as a scout’s dream. He’s an efficient route runner who catches virtually everything, even with defenders inside his frame.

He’s an explosive and physical RAC threat, an offensive weapon, and a central presence who makes teams better. He’ll need to improve his hand application as a blocker, but even there, he brings the play pace and physicality to be an instant contributor.

Kevin Winston Jr., S

When it comes to raw upside, few safeties in the 2025 NFL Draft present more than Kevin Winston Jr. Winston played just three games in 2024 before missing the rest of the campaign with a season-ending injury, but when he was healthy in both 2023 and 2024, he was one of the best run support defenders in all of college football.

At around 6’2″, 215 pounds, with over 32″ arms, he has the size and range to overwhelm outside runs, and he tackles like an apex predator in space. Along with his obvious early-down appeal, Winston has upside in coverage. His brand of mobility lends well to quick transitions and explosive closing reps, but he’s still learning how to manage space, position himself between routes, and use his length at the catch point.

There’s projection involved with Winston, but he’s a borderline elite run wrangler who’s incredibly talented, sharp for his age, and still just 21 years old.

Jaylen Reed, S

Jaylen Reed is a physical and instinctive safety with a well-rounded skill set that allows him to contribute in all phases of the game. He excels in run support, demonstrating strong tackling ability and a willingness to come downhill aggressively. In coverage, Reed has the range to patrol deep zones and the awareness to read quarterbacks and anticipate plays.

His ball skills and ability to make plays in contested situations add value to the secondary. Reed’s aggressiveness can sometimes work against him by over-committing both in the run game and in coverage. However, his high football IQ and leadership on the field make him a dependable presence.

Kobe King, LB

Kobe King finished his final college season with 97 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and three sacks. However, he is an average tackler who posted a career missed tackle rate of 12.8% and a below-average coverage linebacker with average ball skills.

King gives up big plays and doesn’t have a knack for creating turnovers or pass breakups. He was targeted 30 times in coverage, giving up 27 receptions, and was not much more effective rushing the passer as a blitzer.

He did show he can be a physical run defender who consistently makes plays downhill while playing with good pad level and excellent point-of-attack strength. He had a run-stop rate of 8.8% in 2024 and can read and react quickly to plays around the line of scrimmage, showcasing his natural instincts.

2025 NFL Draft Projections for Penn State

Based on the last seven-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from College Sports Network’s James Fragoza, the following Nittany Lions’ players were selected:

• 8) Abdul Carter, EDGE
  Carolina Panthers
• 14) Tyler Warren, TE
  Indianapolis Colts
• 98) Kevin Winston Jr., S
  Miami Dolphins
• 135) Jaylen Reed, S
  Miami Dolphins
• 233) Kobe King, LB
  Chicago Bears

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