Penn State football had a successful night at the 2024 NFL Draft, with Olu Fashanu and Chop Robinson being selected in the first round, marking the 10th time that multiple Nittany Lions were chosen in the first round of the same draft. Fashanu, picked 11th overall by the New York Jets, became Penn State's highest NFL Draft pick since 2018.

By the Numbers
  • Olu Fashanu was selected 11th overall by the New York Jets, becoming Penn State's highest NFL Draft pick since 2018.
  • Chop Robinson was chosen 21st overall by the Miami Dolphins, making him the highest defensive selection for Penn State football since 2009.
State of Play
  • Olu Fashanu and Chop Robinson marked the 41st and 42nd all-time first-round draft picks for Penn State football.
  • The 2024 NFL Draft continues Friday with the second and third rounds beginning at 7 p.m.
What's Next

The 2024 NFL Draft continues with the second and third rounds on Friday, starting at 7 p.m.

Bottom Line

Olu Fashanu and Chop Robinson's impressive selections in the first round of the NFL Draft mark a celebratory moment for Penn State football, with Fashanu becoming the highest NFL Draft pick for the team since 2018.