James Franklin of Penn State gives an update on Kalen King’s condition ahead of the Peach Bowl.
Kalen King, a cornerback for Penn State, still has time left in the Nittany Lions program. Still.
The third-year defensive back, who if he decides to drop out of school, will be selected first overall in the 2024 NFL draft, is in Atlanta with the Penn State squad while the Lions get ready for their Saturday Peach Bowl matchup with Ole Miss.
Franklin remarked, “Kalen was great, and Kalen’s parents were great.”
We had excellent conversations and devised a strategy that pleased everyone. Fantastic to have him here, join the team for one more game.
The coaches of the Big Ten in 2023 selected Kalen King, the twin brother of Penn State middle linebacker Kobe King, to the second team.
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For the Lions, Kalen played in all 12 regular-season games and recorded 29 tackles along with two passes defensed.
King completed 2022 with three interceptions and eighteen pass breakups, which was an even more outstanding stat line.
I’ve had a busy time.
onth for Penn State in terms of player decisions.
Edge rusher Chop Robinson declared for the 2024 NFL draft and will not play in the Peach.
Tight end Theo Johnson, safety Daequan Hardy, outside linebacker Curtis Jacobs and offensive tackle Caedan Wallace announced they are declaring for the 2024 draft and will play in the bowl game.
Another veteran tight end, Tyler Warren, announced he is returning to Penn State.
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Star offensive tackle Olu Fashanu has declared for the 2024 draft and remains with the team in Atlanta.
“These are different times in college football and we’ve worked really hard to create a relationship with our players, that there can be open and honest dialogue and discussions,” Franklin said on Tuesday.
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