Two former Boise State players heard their names called during the 2025 NFL Draft. Running back Ashton Jeanty was drafted sixth overall by the Las Vegas Raiders while defensive end Ahmed Hassanein went in the sixth round (196th overall) to the Detroit Lions.

Five former Penn State players heard their name called across the three-day 2025 NFL Draft, with Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren, K.J. Winston, Jaylen Reed and Kobe King all off to the next level after getting selected. Those five were impact players with the Nittany Lions, but next year’s draft class could go down as one of the best in program history.

Cam Ward began his collegiate career at Incarnate Word before transferring to Washington State and finally Miami.