NFL Combine Results: Penn State players compete for teams

INDIANAPOLIS, In. (WHTM) – Penn State players put on a show at the NFL Scouting Combine, with Theo Johnson, Chop Robinson, Curtis Jacobs, and Daequan Hardy each turning heads.

These are the Nittany Lions official numbers from Indianapolis ahead of the NFL Draft on April 25-27.

Tight end Theo Johnson

Theo Johnson finished his four-year career at Penn State with 12 career touchdown receptions, which tied for 16th all-time for the program and third across all Nittany Lion tight ends. Johnson played in 44 games for the blue and white with 29 starts, posting 77 receptions for 938 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Theo Johnson’s combine numbers

• Height: 6’6″

• Weight: 259 pounds

• Arm length: 33 inches

• Hand size: 10 1/4 inches

• 40-yard dash: 4.57 seconds (2nd)

• 10-yard split: 1.55 seconds

• Vertical: 39.5 inches (2nd)

• Broad jump: 10’5″ (2nd)

• 3-cone drill: 7.15 seconds

• 20-yard shuttle: 4.19 seconds (1st)

Johnson’s combine notes

• Johnson’s relative athletic score (RAS) of 9.99 out of 10 is the second-best score a tight end has ever received since 1987. There have been 1,105 tight ends tested at the combine since that date.

Cornerback Daequon Hardy

Daequon Hardy is tied for fourth in Penn State history for punt return touchdowns with two, and seventh in punt return average (14.6). Hardy tied the Nittany Lion record for punt return touchdowns in a season (2) last season.

Daequan Hardy’s combine numbers

• Height: 5’9″

• Weight: 179 pounds

• Arm length: 30 inches

• Hand size: 8 1/8 inches

• 40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds

• 10-yard split: 1.5 seconds

• Vertical: 42.5 inches

• Broad jump: 10’6″

• 3-cone drill: N/A

• 20-yard shuttle: N/A

Defensive end Chop Robinson

Chop Robinson started his career at Maryland, joining Penn State in 2022 as a sophomore. Last season Robinson posted 12 solo tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles.

Chop Robinson’s combine numbers

• Height: 6’2″

• Weight: 254 pounds

• Arm length: 32 1/2 inches

• Hand size: 9 1/8 inches

• 40-yard dash: 4.48 seconds

• 10-yard split: 1.54 seconds

• Vertical: 34.5 inches

• Broad jump: 10’8″

• 3-cone drill: N/A

• 20-yard shuttle: 4.25 seconds

Chop Robinson’s combine notes

• Robinson caught everyone’s attention with his 40-yard dash time of 4.48 seconds. This time was the second-best out of all the edge rushers who ran the dash on the first night of the combine.

• Robinson’s 10-yard split time is tied for fourth across edge defenders weighing at least 250 pounds since 2003.

• Robinson’s broad jump tied for best in his group

Cornerback Kalen King

Kalen King posted 20 solo tackles for the 2023 season, bringing his career count to 58 solo tackles.

Kalen King’s combine numbers

• Height: 5’11”

• Weight: 191 pounds

• Arm length: 30 7/8 inches

• Hand size: 8 3/4 inches

• 40-yard dash: 4.61 seconds

• 10-yard split: 1.54 seconds

• Vertical: 37 inches

• Broad jump: 10’2″

• 3-cone drill: N/A

• 20-yard shuttle: N/A

King’s combine notes

• King finished 28th out of 29 cornerbacks for his 40 times.

Linebacker Curtis Jacobs

Curtis Jacobs tallied 105 solar tackles for Penn State during his four years with 9.5 sacks and 24 tackles for a loss. In 2023 Jacob recovered two fumbles against Iowa on Sept. 23, becoming the first Nittany Lion to do so since Mark D’Onofrio on October 5, 1991.

Curtis Jacobs’ combine numbers

• Height: 6’1″

• Weight: 241 pounds

• Arm length: 31 1/2 inches

• Hand size: 10 1/4 inches

• 40-yard dash: 4.58 seconds

• 10-yard split: 1.59 seconds

• Vertical: 35 inches

• Broad jump: 10’4″

• 3-cone drill: N/A

• 20-yard shuttle: N/A

Curtis Jacobs combine notes

• 5th-best 40-time among linebackers

• 3rd-best broad jump

• RAS score of 9.09 was 6th among linebackers

Offensive tackle Olumuyiwa Fashanu

Olu Fashanu was named the Rimington-Pace Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and earned first-team All-Big Ten media and coaches honors at the conclusion of the season.

Fashanu’s numbers

• Height: 5’6″

• Weight: 312 pounds

• Arm length: 34 inches

• Hand size: 8 1/2 inches

• 40-yard dash: 5.11 seconds

• 10-yard split: 1.77 seconds

• Vertical: 32 inches

• Broad jump: 9’1″

• 3-cone drill: N/A

• 20-yard shuttle: N/A

Fashanu’s combine notes

• Fashanu opted not to do a second 40-yard dash or complete position drills because of a right thigh injury. He is reportedly expected to be healthy in time for Penn State’s pro day.

Defensive end Adisa Isaac

Adisa Isaac posted 92 tackles (47 solo) with 31.5 tackles for a loss and 14.5 sacks during his tenure with the Nittany Lions.

Isaac’s numbers

• Height: 6’4″ 3/8″

• Weight: 247 pounds

• Arm length: 33 7/8 inches

• Hand size: 9 5/8 inches

• 40-yard dash: 4.74 seconds

• 10-yard split: 1.64 seconds

• Vertical: 34.5 inches

• Broad jump: 10’3″

• 3-cone drill: N/A

• 20-yard shuttle: N/A

Adisa Isaac’s combine notes

• Isaac’s total score of 72 ranked 10th for the edge position at the 2024 combine.

Offensive lineman Caedan Wallace

Caedan Wallace was awarded the team’s Lion’s Pride Outstanding Senior Player Award with Theo Johnson to wrap up his collegiate career. Wallace started all 13 games last season at right tackle, allowing only one sack in 359 pass blocking snaps.

Caedan Wallace’s numbers

• Height: 6’5″

• Weight: 314 pounds

• Arm length: 34 inches

• Hand size: 10 3/4 inches

• 40-yard dash: 5.15 seconds

• 10-yard split: 1.64 seconds

• Vertical: 31 inches

• Broad jump: 9’8″

• 3-cone drill: N/A

• 20-yard shuttle: N/A

Wallace’s combine notes

• Wallace’s broad jump was the third-best out of all offensive linemen

Cornerback Johnny Dixon

Johnny Dixon played in 59 games with 34 starts between his time at Penn State and South Carolina. Dixon had four career interceptions (three at Penn State), 96 tackles (59 at PSU), 11.5 tackles for loss (10.5 at PSU), 7.5 sacks and 20 pass breakups (15 at PSU). At the end of last season, Dixon was a co-recipient of Penn State’s Tim Shaw Thrive Award.

Dixon’s numbers

• Height: 5’11”

• Weight: 188 pounds

• Arm length: 29 1/2 inches

• Hand size: 8 5/8 inches

Dixon did not test at the combine because of an offseason injury

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