NFL draft
Penn StateNittany Lions
The last 5 drafts, newest on the right. A draft year runs one behind its football season — the 2026 draft is the 2025 team.
Selections per draft
21 across 5 draftsCounted from zero, so the height of a point is its share of this team's best draft here.
Selections by position
21 across 2015–2019Color is the side of the ball; each segment is a position group. Offense 10 · Defense 11.
2015
2014 James Franklin
3 selections
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- 2-02Donovan Smith44-star recruitOffensive Tackle
- 5-06Adrian Amos33-star recruitSafety
- 5-24Jesse James33-star recruitTight End
2016
2015 James Franklin
5 selections
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- 2-12Austin Johnson—No recruiting profile foundDefensive Tackle
- 2-20Christian Hackenberg55-star recruitQuarterback
- 3-02Carl Nassib—No recruiting profile foundDefensive End
- 6-27Anthony Zettel44-star recruitDefensive End
- 6-29Jordan Lucas33-star recruitSafety
2017
2016 James Franklin
1 selection
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- 3-20Chris Godwin44-star recruitWide Receiver
2018
2017 James Franklin
6 selections
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- 1-02Saquon Barkley44-star recruitRunning Back
- 2-10Mike Gesicki44-star recruitTight End
- 4-09Troy Apke—No recruiting profile foundSafety
- 4-13DaeSean Hamilton33-star recruitWide Receiver
- 5-11Marcus Allen44-star recruitSafety
- 6-08Chris Campbell33-star recruitCornerback
2019
2018 James Franklin
6 selections
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- 2-21Miles Sanders55-star recruitRunning Back
- 3-26Connor McGovern44-star recruitOffensive Guard
- 4-36Shareef Miller—No recruiting profile foundDefensive End
- 5-08Amani Oruwariye33-star recruitCornerback
- 6-24Trace McSorley33-star recruitQuarterback
- 7-29Nick Scott33-star recruitSafety
Stars are the player's recruiting rating, matched back to his high-school profile by athlete id — not a draft grade.