Nittany Lions in the NFL: Final Mock Draft Round-Up

Q: What are the projected draft positions for Drew Allar in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Drew Allar is projected to be drafted between 65th and 157th overall, with specific predictions including 103rd to the Jets and 128th to the Lions.

Q: Which teams are expected to draft Olaivavega Ioane in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Olaivavega Ioane is projected to be drafted as high as 14th by the Ravens and as low as 22nd by the Chargers, according to various mock drafts.

Q: What is the latest mock draft position for Zane Durant?

Zane Durant is projected to be drafted 137th by the Eagles and 157th by the Lions, based on the latest mock drafts.

Q: How many Nittany Lions players are expected to be drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Several Nittany Lions players, including Drew Allar, Kaytron Allen, and Dani Dennis-Sutton, are expected to be drafted, with various predictions across multiple platforms.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Zane Durant #DL08 of Penn State participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images **Draft sites used: ESPN, NFL Network, CBS Sports, Yahoo, PFF** *Previous mock draft projections in italics* **Drew Allar**: ESPN: **103rd to Jets (Reid’s April 20th mock)**, *85th to Steelers (Kiper, Miller, Reid, and Yates’ April 2nd mock)* NFL: **128th to Lions (Reuter’s April 20th mock),** *157th to Rams (Reuter’s April 3rd mock)* **CBS:** *140th to Jets (Edwards’ April 2nd mock)* PFF: *65th to Cardinals (McGuinness’ March 16th mock)***,** *93rd to Rams (Chadwick’s March 9th mock)* **Kaytron Allen:** NFL: **90th to Dolphins (Reuter’s April 20th mock)***, 90th to Dolphins (Reuter’s April 3rd mock)* CBS: *212th to Patriots (Edwards’ April 2nd mock)* **Dani Dennis-Sutton**: ESPN: **52nd to Packers (Reid’s April 20th mock),** *57th to Bears (Kiper, Miller, Reid, and Yates’ April 2nd mock)* NFL: **57th to Bears (Reuter’s April 20th mock)** *59th to Texans (Reuter’s April 3rd mock)* CBS: **50th to Lions (Renner’s April 19th mock),** *52nd to Packers (Edwards’ April 2nd mock)***,** *55th to Chargers (Edwards’ March 13th mock)* PFF: *57th to Bears (McGuinness’ March 16th mock)***,** *84th to Packers (Wasserman’s February 23rd mock)* **Zane Durant:** ESPN: **157th to Lions (Reid’s April 20th mock)** NFL: **137th to Eagles (Reuter’s April 20th mock),** *137th to Eagles (Reuter’s April 3rd mock)* CBS: **69th to Giants** *(nice)* **(Renner’s April 19th mock)** *134th to Raiders (Edwards’ April 2nd mock)* **Olaivavega Ioane**: ESPN: **14th to Ravens (Jordan Reid’s April 20th mock)**, *21st to Steelers (Kiper, Matt Miller, Jordan Reid, and Field Yates’ April 2nd mock), 21st to Steelers (Kiper’s March 17th mock)***,** *14th to Ravens (Jordan Reid’s March 5th mock)*, *22nd to Chargers (Kiper’s February 24th mock. He had Vega 17th to the Lions in January)* NFL: **21st to Steelers (Chad Reuter’s April 20th mock),** *14th to Ravens (Chad Reuter’s April 3rd mock)***,** *22nd to Chargers (Daniel Jeremiah’s March 17th mock)***,** *22nd to Chargers (Charles Davis’ March 5th mock)*, *14th to Ravens (Bucky Brooks’ February 24th mock)* CBS: **15th to Bucs (Mike Renner’s April 19th mock),** *15th to Bucs (Josh Edwards’ April 2nd mock)*, *14th to Ravens (Josh Edwards’ March 13th mock)***,** *22nd to Chargers (Ryan Wilson’s March 6th mock)*, *15th to Bucs (Mike Renner’s February 24th mock)* Yahoo: **21st to Steelers (Tice and McDonald’s April 20th mock),** *16th to Jets via Colts (Tice and McDonald’s April 1st mock)*, *16th to Jets* *via Colts* *(Tice and McDonald’s March 18th mock)***,** *14th to Raiders via trade with Ravens (Tice and McDonald’s March 6th mock)*, *22nd to Chargers (Tice and McDonald’s February 19th mock)* PFF: **23rd to Eagles (Nathan Jahnke’s April 20th mock),** *21st to Steelers (Gordon McGuinness’ March 16th mock)*, *22nd to Chargers (Max Chadwick’s March 9th mock)* *14th to Ravens (Dalton Wasserman’s February 23rd mock)* **Nolan Rucci**: ESPN: **252nd to Rams (Reid’s April 20th mock)** CBS: *182nd to Bills (Edwards’ April 2nd mock)* **Drew Shelton:** NFL: **193rd to Giants (Reid’s April 20th mock)** CBS: *120th to Packers (Edwards’ April 2nd mock)* **Nicholas Singleton**: ESPN: **160th to Packers (Reid’s April 20th mock),** NFL: **140th to Jets (Reuter’s April 20th mock)**, *124th to Jaguars (Reuter’s April 3rd mock)* CBS: *146th to Browns (Edwards’ April 2nd mock)* PFF: *96th to Seahawks (Chadwick’s March 9th mock)*, *98th to Eagles (Wasserman’s February 23rd mock)* **Zakee Wheatley** ESPN: **98th to Packers (Reid’s April 20th mock),** *57th to Bears (Red’s March 5th mock)* NFL: **99th to Steelers (Reuter’s April 20th mock)**, *149th to Browns (Reuter’s April 3rd mock)* CBS: *68th to Eagles (Edwards’ April 2nd mock)***,** *56th to Jaguars (Edwards’ March 13th mock)* PFF: *76th to Steelers (McGuinness’ March 16th mock)***,** *72nd to Bengals (Wasserman’s February 23rd mock)* **General thoughts so far:**

Another highly-regarded high school prospect quarterback who underachieved (for whatever reason you believe-talent, coaching, scheme, a mix?) at Penn State going to the Jets? Please no.
Sorry, but Singleton shouldn’t be drafted ahead of Allen. He very well might be, but no.
Also, Jordan Reid not including Allen at all in his seven-round draft is bonkers.
Nicholas and DDS together? Nice.
As a Giants fan, I would definitely take Drew Shelton if they don’t choose Ioane (Personally, I would love taking Caleb Downs fifth and Ioane 10th). I also would take Zane Durant. **It’s draft time!**