The Green Bay Packers selected Dani Dennis-Sutton from Penn State as the 120th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He is noted for his impressive physical attributes and is the fourth Nittany Lion chosen in this draft.
Key points
Dani Dennis-Sutton was the 120th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He is a defensive end from Penn State.
Dennis-Sutton is the fourth Nittany Lion selected in this draft.
He is the sixth highly-drafted PSU pass rusher since 2020.
His performance at Penn State and the NFL Combine contributed to his draft position.
Dennis-Sutton, a physical outlier at his position, was the 20th pick in the fourth round of Saturday's 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The Green Bay Packers made him the 120th pick of the draft, overall.
Dennis-Sutton also is the sixth highly-drafted PSU pass rusher since 2020, following Yetur Gross-Matos (second round, 2020), Odafe Oweh (first, 2021), Arnold Ebiketie (second, 2022), Chop Robinson (first, 2024) and Abdul Carter (first, 2025).
Dennis-Sutton used his elite size and power and high motor to dominate at Penn State's 2025 season beginning and end â as well as in the NFL Combine testing this past winter, which helped pave his way here.
Here's what Dennis-Sutton brings to the Green Bay Packers, based on his career with the Nittany Lions:
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Who is Dani Dennis-Sutton and what position does he play?
Dani Dennis-Sutton is a defensive end from Penn State, known for his elite size and power.
What round was Dani Dennis-Sutton selected in during the 2026 NFL Draft?
Dani Dennis-Sutton was selected in the fourth round as the 120th overall pick.
How many Penn State players were drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Four Penn State players were drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, including Dani Dennis-Sutton.
What notable achievements did Dani Dennis-Sutton have at Penn State?
Dani Dennis-Sutton dominated during the 2025 season and excelled in NFL Combine testing, showcasing his physical abilities.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 27: Dani Dennis-Sutton #33 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after his second quarter sack against the Clemson Tigers during the 2025 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 27: Dani Dennis-Sutton #33 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after his second quarter sack against the Clemson Tigers during the 2025 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
What Dani Dennis-Sutton brings to Green Bay in 2026 NFL Draft
He certainly possesses the size and strength (6-foot-6, 256 pounds) to be an immediate contributor with the ability to hold up against the run.
He's best when he combines his elite athletic skills with a high-energy, relentless pursuit effort. That may have to carry him while he refines his pure pass-rushing abilities that never quite lived up to expectations in college.
Dani Dennis-Sutton highlights, strengths, weaknesses with Penn State football
Dennis-Sutton may prove to be better against the run, early on in the pros. He lacked go-to pass-rushing moves and was too easily knocked off his quarterback path.
While his power and toughness will be highly regarded, how limited will he truly be as an NFL edge rusher?
"His predictable, linear rush lacks the burst and bend to beat tackles to the top of the rush and flatten into the pocket," writes NFL.com's Lance Zierlein in his draft analysis. "He'll get bounced around because his pad level is too high, but heâs tough to finish and finds his way to the action when itâs near him. Dennis-Sutton is equipped to muddy running lanes but might not make many impact plays."
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Dani Dennis-Sutton height, weight
Dennis-Sutton is 6-foot-6, 256 pounds
Dani Dennis-Sutton high school
Dennis-Sutton attended the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland
Dani Dennis-Sutton high school
Allar attended Medina High School in Medina, Ohio
Dani Dennis-Sutton stats with Penn State football
Though he never lived up to his All-American publicity, he was one of the Big Ten's best and beyond when he was seemingly inspired and let loose.
He impressed as one of the few senior starters to play in Penn State's final 2025 game, the Pinstripe Bowl victory over Clemson. He dominated with two sacks. He forced three fumbles last season, and his three blocked punts tied a 36-year-old Penn State record.
He produced nearly identical defensive stats as a junior and senior, averaging 42 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks.
Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the York Daily Record and USA Today Network. Contact him atfbodani@ydr.comand follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @YDRPennState.
