Though he was out of college eligibility anyway, starting Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas made his declaration for the NFL Draft official Sunday night. In a message posted to social media, J-Thomas expressed his love for the university he spent six years at and thanked many along his journey.

Penn State cornerback Jalen Kimber announced that he will enter the 2025 NFL Draft after one season with the Nittany Lions. Kimber, who transferred to Penn State after stops at Georgia and Florida, announced his decision Sunday, three days after the Nittany Lions fell to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

Penn State is seeing another key member of the defense head off to the NFL. On Sunday, Penn State cornerback Jalen Kimber announced he will declare for the 2025 NFL draft rather than return for another season with the Nittany Lions.