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Michael Mauti - LB - Nittany Lions

Vikings selected Penn State ILB Michael Mauti with the No. 213 overall pick.

Mauti (6-foot-2, 243) returned from a 2011 left ACL tear to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors as a senior. He recorded 96 tackles, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles, before re-tearing the same ACL late last November. He's now suffered three ACL tears in his playing career. The Nittany Lions' middle linebacker may have to redshirt his rookie season. Though never an exceptional athlete, Mauti was Penn State's best defender when healthy. A probable early-round consideration if not for the checkered medical background, Mauti could be a contributor as soon as 2014.
Apr 27 - 5:57 PM
Gerald Hodges - LB - Nittany Lions

Vikings selected Penn State OLB Gerald Hodges with the No. 120 overall pick.

Hodges (6-foot-1, 243) played outside 'backer in the Nittany Lions' 4-3 and registered 109 tackles -- 8.5 for loss -- seven pass breakups, two interceptions, and one forced fumble as a senior. He ran 4.78 at the Combine with a 1.67 ten-yard split and did 22 bench-press reps. Hodges can play both WILL and SAM and is a sure enough tackler to develop into a passable NFL starter. He was among the team leaders that impressively guided Penn State through the Jerry Sandusky scandal fallout.
Apr 27 - 1:17 PM
Jordan Hill - DL - Nittany Lions

Seahawks selected Penn State DT Jordan Hill with the No. 87 overall pick.

Hill was a consensus first-team All-Big Ten pick as a senior, registering 64 tackles -- 8.5 for a loss -- and 4.5 sacks despite playing through a knee injury. He had the knee scoped after the season. Hill recovered by the Combine and ran 5.23 with a 1.75 ten-yard split. Not blessed with star athleticism or size, Hill atones with a relentless style and all-around game. After the Seahawks lost Jason Jones to free agency, Hill could be counted on to contribute as a pass rushing threat from the inside.
Apr 26 - 9:58 PM
Gerald Hodges - LB - Nittany Lions

Penn State LB Gerald Hodges is visiting the Saints and 49ers this week.

Hodges projects best to the weakside and was a solid player throughout his career at Penn State. he attended the East-West Shrine game and should be a selection during the draft's third day.
Source: Scout.com
Apr 16 - 1:50 PM
Michael Mauti - LB - Nittany Lions

Penn State LB Michael Mauti has visited the Saints and Steelers.

Draft insider Tony Pauline notes that Mauti has been told by doctors that he could be 100 percent ready for contact by July. When healthy, Mauti was Penn State's best defender, but his history in that area will certainly be red flagged by some teams.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 13 - 2:43 PM
Gerald Hodges - LB - Nittany Lions

The St. Louis-Dispatch's Jim Thomas reports the Rams will host Penn State LB Gerald Hodges and Kansas State LB Arthur Brown on April 9.

The team is wise to look at both prospects, as they offer a lot of talent to add to the linebacker positions. Hodges is a versatile outside linebacker that can cover and tackles well. As for Brown, he's been discussed plenty here, as he's one of the better linebacker prospects because of his complete play. He can cover with range and come downhill despite being shorter than one would like.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Apr 9 - 1:07 PM
Michael Mauti - LB - Nittany Lions

Penn State LB Michael Mauti is visiting the Steelers on Wednesday.

Mauti is a local product and does not count against the Steelers total of 30 in-house visits. The leader of the Penn State defense, Mauti was the team's best player prior to his knee injury. His medical history could be a big draw back for team's, so Mauti will likely be put through the testing ringer during his visits.
Source: Ed Bouchette on Twitter
Apr 3 - 11:02 AM
Stephon Morris - DB - Nittany Lions

NFL.com's Gil Brandt believes Penn State CB Stephon Morris will be coveted in the later rounds "based on his straight-line speed."

Morris ran the 40-yard dash three times at the school's pro day, posting times of 4.35, 4.40 and 4.39 seconds, even injuring his hamstring on the final attempt. We will need to go back and watch the corner, but he didn't draw a lot of attention during the season.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 18 - 1:41 PM
Gerald Hodges - LB - Nittany Lions

Draft insider Tony Pauline posted a tweet saying you "have to think" that Penn State LB Gerald Hodges is a third-round pick.

Hodges "improved his vertical jump to 35-inches and looked great in drills at pro-day," according to Pauline. Hodges certainly didn't hurt himself at the East-West Shrine game and likely projects as a weakside linebacker behind a four man front.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Mar 12 - 11:39 AM
Matt McGloin - QB - Nittany Lions

Ex-NFL scout Russ Lande lists Penn State QB Matt McGloin as one player who struggled during the opening practice of the Texas versus Nation all star game.

"Lacking ideal size, McGloin does not have the arm strength to make all the NFL throws and his intermediate/long passes tend to hang/flutter," Lande writes. "His footwork looked choppy and mechanical, which led to his delivery/release being slow and deliberate." McGloin was not an overly productive player at Penn State but is comfortable working from center.
Source: National Football Post
Jan 30 - 1:38 PM
Michael Mauti - LB - Nittany Lions

Penn State senior LB Michael Mauti sent a handwritten note to all 32 NFL GMs "about how much football means to him."

NFL GMs are reportedly impressed. Mauti was having an awesome senior season before being sidelined with another knee injury in mid-November. This is nothing new for Mauti, who has shown well while on the field but has been unable to stay healthy throughout his career. Despite the concerns, he is likely worth a third day flier.
Source: Kimberly Jones on Twitter
Jan 23 - 5:51 PM
Jordan Hill - DL - Nittany Lions

Penn State senior DT Jordan Hill underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee two weeks ago, but is already running as part of his rehab.

Hill has not graduated yet and isn't on track to do so until the spring, but he does plan on attending January's Senior Bowl. We prefer his running mate from last season, Devon Still, but Hill offers some nice strength to shed and some burst to make plays in the backfield.
Source: Penn Live
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 09:50:00 AM
Jordan Hill - DL - Nittany Lions

Penn State DT Jordan Hill has been invited to the Senior Bowl.

Hill finished the season on a tear, specifically against Wisconsin. He did appear to suffer a major knee injury, but Hill was able to play immediately and his availability for a postseason all star means he will be healthy for the pre-draft process.
Source: ESPN Big Ten on Twitter
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 09:36:00 PM
Gerald Hodges - LB - Nittany Lions

Penn State senior LB Gerald Hodges will attend the East-West Shrine Game.

We are a bit surprised to see Hodges at the Shrine Game rather than the Senior Bowl, but he could end up attending both. The senior linebacker is a solid athlete with closing speed to make tackles at the line of scrimmage, but he was out performed by oft-injured Michael Mauti for a large portion of the season. Still, Hodges could perform very well during the week of all star practices and likely fits as a weakside or inside linebacker on an NFL roster.
Source: Shrine Game Facebook
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 09:49:00 AM
Matt Stankiewitch - C - Nittany Lions

Penn State senior C Matt Stankiewitch has been invited to the East-West Shrine game.

Stankiewitch has experience at center and guard, but should stick in the middle for this event. The senior has locked down the interior of the Nittany Lions' offensive line and possesses some draftable traits.
Source: Republican Herald on Twitter
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 01:21:00 PM

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