Penn State football held its 2023 Pro Day on campus Friday, as dozens of NFL coaches and scouts descended upon Happy Valley. In all, 13 former Nittany Lions took part in the event. This is our photo gallery from the afternoon.
Different players took part at different levels. For example, cornerbackJoey Porter Jr., who is likely to be the first PSU DB ever taken in the first round of the NFL Draft, allowed his testing numbers from the 2023 Scouting Combine to stand but did go through drills.
But quarterbackSean Clifford, who felt he was snubbed by not being invited to the Combine, tested and worked out. Meanwhile, wide receiverParker Washingtonattended but did not work out as he continues to bounce back from an injury that ended his 2022 season.
Besides the draft prospects and NFL personnel, multiple Penn State coaches and current Nittany Lions were on hand, too. So was a certain PSU athletic director who has been in the news of late.
Scroll down to see the gallery. And stay tuned for our continued coverage from Pro Day.
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel (right) and offensive coordinator Frank Smith (left) arrive to observe Penn State’s Pro Day. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State linebacker Jonathan Sutherland runs the 40-yard dash. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford runs the 40-yard dash. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State head coach James Franklin hugs quarterback Sean Clifford after the 40-yard dash. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State defensive tackle PJ Mustipher goes through a drill. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State linebacker Nick Tarburtongoes througha drill. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State defensive tackle PJ Mustiphergoes througha drill. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State linebackerNick Tarburtongoes througha drill.Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. catches a pass. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State linebacker Jonathan Sutherland catches a pass. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State safety Ji’Ayir Brown catches a pass. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State tight end Brenton Strange runs after catching a pass. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Current Penn State wide receiver Malik McClain nearly drops a pass while working out with Clifford. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State wide receiver Malik McClain secures a pass. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley catches a pass. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State defensive tackle PJ Mustipher talks to former Penn State defensive line coach and current Detroit Lions defensive line coach John Scott Jr.Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington catches a pass despite pressure from tight end Brenton Strange. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Former Penn State safety and current Chicago Bear Jaquan Brisker (left) talks to current Penn State cornerback Johnny Dixon (right). Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State safety Ji’Ayir Brown runs the 40-yard dash. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford runs the 40-yard dash. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley runs the 40-yard dash. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State offensive lineman Juice Scruggsgoes througha drill. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsleygoes througha drill. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State linebacker Jonathan Sutherlandgoes througha drill.Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Former Penn State strength coach Dwight Galt (left) talks to former running back Journey Brown (right). Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft talks to a rep of an NFL team. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Current Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall (left) and quarterback Drew Allar (right) walk around the field together between events. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State graduate assistant Torrence Brown (left middle) spends time talking to current defensive tackle Zane Durant (left), defensive end Chop Robinson (right middle) and new defensive line coach Deion Barnes (right). Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. catches a pass. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley catches a pass. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.
Current Penn State football offensive lineman Nick Dawkins and former basketball guard Myles Dread support the team on Pro Day. Photo by Grace Brennan, Lions247 With Fight On State.