Penn State puts a trio in new two-round ESPN NFL mock draft: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for April 11 include another NFL mock draft, headlines of the day, and more.
It’s time to dive into Thursday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
As NFL mock draft season kicks into overdrive with two weeks to go until this year’s pro selection process, we start with another new two-round projection. This one comes from ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. Like many experts at this point, he is sending former Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu to New Orleans at No. 14. There is no true consensus on where edge rusher Chop Robinson will go, other than in the first round. Kiper Jr., sends him to the Tampa Bay Buccanneers at No. 26 and cites the team’s recent misses on pass rushers as the reason why. The other Nittany Lion he has going off the board during the first two rounds is defensive end Adisa Isaac, who he projects will go to Detroit with the No. 61 overall selection.
“Isaac was overshadowed a bit by Chop Robinson, but he actually outproduced his teammate last season, racking up 7.5 sacks,” Kiper Jr., writes. “He’s not as explosive as Robinson, but he’s a well-rounded defender who has an impressive get-off at the snap. At 247 pounds, he could play in the edge-rushing rotation in Detroit, which needs to get more out of its pass-rushers not named Aidan Hutchinson.”
Headlines of the day
Ty Howle on Penn State freshman TE Luke Reynolds’ development this spring: ‘It’s been tremendous’: Flounders, PennLive
Who are the top prospects confirmed for Penn State’s Blue-White Game?: Snyder, BWI
Limited Tickets Available for USA Wrestling Olympic Trials at Penn State: Wogenrich, SI
Everything Penn State coach James Franklin said following the Lions’ 12th spring practice: Pickel, BWI
James Franklin: Expect Penn State’s Blue-White Scrimmage to Be a Real Football Game: Jones, Statecollege.com
Penn State locks in official visit with key wide receiver target: Snyder, BWI
Players to watch | Blue-White game could spotlight Penn State’s youth: Hill, Daily Collegian
James Franklin praises Abdul Carter for changing positions this spring: Morrison, On3
Quote of the day
“As you guys all know, Abdul is very, very talented. The transition has probably gone better and faster than I thought it would. It’s a different world up there [at defensive end]. It sounds good, but it’s a major difference. “And he’s really transitioned very, very well. He’s been physical. He’s been explosive off of the edge. There are still some things he’s learning, but his transition has probably gone better and faster than anticipated.”
—PSU head coach James Franklin on Abdul Carter’s move to defensive end this spring.
