Inside Penn State's Pro Day: Key Takeaways and Standout Performances
Penn State's Pro Day at Holuba Hall was a showcase of talent and potential, as draft prospects took center stage to impress NFL scouts. While some big names like quarterback Drew Allar and running back Kaytron Allen opted out of athletic testing, they still participated in on-field drills, giving a glimpse of their skills in action.
However, not everyone was able to participate. Running back Nick Singleton and offensive tackle Drew Shelton sat out due to injuries, and tight end Khalil Dinkins was notably absent despite his recent appearance at the NFL Combine.
Here's a closer look at some of the standout performances and official measurements from the day:
Offensive Lineman Vega Ioane
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 326 lbs
Defensive End Dani Dennis-Sutton
- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 261 lbs
- Bench Press: 26 reps
Quarterback Drew Allar
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 232 lbs
Safety Zakee Wheatley
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 202 lbs
- Vertical: 33 inches
- Broad Jump: 10'4"
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.62 seconds
- Pro Shuttle: 4.11 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.89 seconds
Running Back Nick Singleton
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 218 lbs
- Bench Press: 25 reps
Running Back Kaytron Allen
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 218 lbs
Defensive Tackle Zane Durant
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 293 lbs
Offensive Lineman Drew Shelton
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 313 lbs
Wide Receiver Devonte Ross
- Height: 5'9"
- Weight: 162 lbs
- Vertical: 36 inches
- Broad Jump: 10'8"
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.45 seconds
- Pro Shuttle: 4.36 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.21 seconds
Wide Receiver Liam Clifford
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Bench Press: 19 reps
- Vertical: 33 inches
- Broad Jump: 9'3"
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.57 seconds
- Pro Shuttle: 4.36 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.29 seconds
Wide Receiver Kyron Hudson
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 212 lbs
- Bench Press: 15 reps
- Vertical: 30.5 inches
- Broad Jump: 9'7"
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.64 seconds
- Pro Shuttle: 4.50 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.47 seconds
Wide Receiver Trebor Peña
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 187 lbs
- Bench Press: 19 reps
- Vertical: 35.5 inches
- Broad Jump: 10'3"
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.52 seconds
- Pro Shuttle: 4.11 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.90 seconds
**Defensive Tackle Alonzo Ford Jr. **
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 293 lbs
- Bench Press: 24 reps
- Vertical: 27 inches
- Broad Jump: 8'7"
- Pro Shuttle: 4.83 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.7 seconds
Linebacker Dom DeLuca
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 228 lbs
- Bench Press: 11 reps
- Vertical: 32.5 inches
- Broad Jump: 9'8"
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.63 seconds
- Pro Shuttle: 4.36 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.02 seconds
Offensive Lineman Nick Dawkins
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 305 lbs
- Vertical: 32 inches
- Broad Jump: 9'4"
- 40-Yard Dash: 5.16 seconds
Offensive Lineman Nolan Rucci
- Height: 6'8"
- Weight: 314 lbs
- Vertical: 30 inches
- Broad Jump: 9 feet
- 40-Yard Dash: 5.44 seconds
- Pro Shuttle: 4.87 seconds
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.89 seconds
Punter Gabe Nwosu
- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 313 lbs
Punter Riley Thompson
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 217 lbs
Long Snapper Tyler Duzansky
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 234 lbs
- Bench Press: 20 reps
- Broad Jump: 9'7"
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.97 seconds
This Pro Day was a crucial opportunity for these athletes to make their mark ahead of the draft. With impressive performances across the board, Penn State's prospects have certainly given NFL teams plenty to think about.