Penn State lands in linebacker's top-five; NFL Combine week is here: Newsstand
The final day of February has arrived, and while things have been slow on the Penn State front of late, that should change in the next few days.
Our rundown of the top tweets and headlines about Penn State and football on Feb. 28 includes the Lions making a Class of 2023 linebacker’s top five, the arrival of NFL Combine week, and much more.
Let’s dive in.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with Josiah Trotter.
The Philadelphia St. Joe’s Prep Class of 2023 linebacker has announced his top five. Penn State made the cut along with Virginia Tech, Clemson, West Virginia, and South Carolina.
Penn State is the currently the runaway leader in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM). The Lions were the only program that hosted the 6-foot-2, 225-pound senior-to-be for a game last season. Where the son of former NFL standout Jeremiah visits during the spring and summer will go a long way toward figuring out whoever the final choice will be. He told On3 that he plans to decide before his final prep season.
Next up is a reminder that the NFL Combine is this week. The annual scouting and testing event in Indianapolis, Ind., does start today. But, the first workouts aren’t until March 3. Once those start, however, they run through Sunday.
Eight former Penn State players will be on hand. That list includes safety Jaquan Brisker, corner Tariq Castro-Fields, receiver Jahan Dotson, defensive ends Arnold Ebiketie and Jesse Luketa, linebacker Brandon Smith, punter Jordan Stout, and offensive tackle Rasheed Walker. You can watch them all throughout the various workout days on NFL Network.
Headlines of the day
Micah Parsons breaks down rookie season with Cowboys: Kerr, CBS Sports
Three takeaways from Penn State basketball’s blowout loss to Nebraska: Eckert, BWI
Scouting Penn State’s Most Intriguing Draft Prospects: Wogenrich, SI
Get to know Penn State football’s defensive walk-ons in the Class of 2022: Snyder, BWI
Penn State early enrollees make early impression on veterans during winter workouts: Gallen, PennLive
Get to know Penn State football’s offensive walk-ons in the Class of 2022: Snyder, BWI
How Chris Godwin’s injury might impact his free agency: Lombardo, VBR
Penn State thoughts: A throwback to a Lions’ great, position change take, and more: Pickel, BWI
Nittany Lions Thumped by Nebraska 93-70: Jones, Statecollege.com
Quote of the day
“They’re structured and disciplined. I was so prepared because of Coach Franklin. He made sure you attended meetings, paid attention to detail — basically coached you to be a pro. He could easily be a NFL coach. His whole program was designed for you to prepare for the next level, whether it’s on the field or off the field.”
–Micah Parsons to CBS Sports when asked about James Franklin and how he prepares PSU players for the pros.
