Several Penn State football players, including Kaytron Allen, Vega Ioane, and Drew Shelton, are highlighted as they prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft. The article discusses their contributions to the team, their potential draft positions, and the impact of the 2022 recruiting class. Injuries to Drew Allar are also mentioned.
Penn State offensive linemen Vega Ioane and Drew Shelton clear the way for running back Kaytron Allen during the third quarter on Nov. 22, 2025. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comA total of 319 players were invited to this year’s combine, a marquee NFL event ahead of the 2026 NFL draft later in the spring.
Seven of the nine Penn State players were part of former head coach James Franklin’s heralded 2022 recruiting class. Dinkins and Wheatley were members of the 2021 class.Injured Penn State quarterback Drew Allar hangs out on the bench jusyt after the team arrived for the Ohio State game on Nov. 1, 2025. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.com Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comThe veteran quarterback had his season cut short due to a left ankle injury suffered against Northwestern in October. Allar. The hard charging back ran for more than 1,300 yards during his final season. Allen leaves the Lions’ program as Penn State’s all-time rushing leader with 4,180 yards.The Pennsylvania prep star from Governor Mifflin is No. 4 on Penn State’s all-time rushing list with 3,461 yards, Singleton is the Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer throws to tight end Khalil Dinkins during the fourth quarter on Nov. 8, 2025. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comThe athletic tight end caught 14 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns last season. Dinkins also made significant strides as a blocker the last two years.A powerful offensive lineman who earned All-American and first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2025, Ioane left PSU after his redshirt junior season. Ioane is viewed as a likely first-round pick and the most talented interior offensive lineman available in the 2026 NFL draft.A key contributor at tackle since his true freshman season of 2022, Shelton can handle both tackle spots. Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton sacks Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik during the fourth quarter of the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27, 2025 at Yankee Stadium. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comThe five-star recruit put up impressive numbers during his final two seasons in State College, totaling 25 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, 17 quarterback hurries, five forced fumbles and six pass breakups.An explosive interior lineman, Durant produced 4.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, a quarterback hurry, two pass breakups and he intercepted a pass in 2025.The rangy safety was second on PSU in tackles last season with 74, adding two tackles for loss, an interception, three quarterback hurries and a pass breakup. Wheatley racked up 96 tackles in 2024, adding 2.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, four pass breakups, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
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