What to Know About Penn State Football at the NFL Scouting Combine
athleticism, he could potentially move himself up a round or so with his on-field performance at the combine.
Some of the bigger criticisms of King have been his coverage skills, speed and agility. If, for example, King can push his 40-yard dash time closer to the 4.6 to 4.5 range at the combine, that could do a lot for his draft slot.
What else to know about Kobe King: King was listed on Penn State’s 2024 roster at 6-1, 248 pounds. According to NFL Draft Buzz, he most recently ran a 4.68 in the 40. King is currently the 184th-ranked consensus prospect by NFL Mock Draft database, putting him in the fifth- to sixth-round range.
Safety Jaylen Reed
Combine schedule: Medical exams Wednesday, team interviews Wednesday and Thursday, measurements and on-field workouts Friday, bench-press Saturday.
How Reed can improve his draft stock: By proving to NFL teams that he can continue his development. After Winston was injured last September, Reed stepped into the No. 1 safety role and hit new individual peaks. He finished with 98 tackles, 2.5 sacks and three interceptions last season. Reed’s instincts, versatility and football IQ made him an intriguing NFL prospect after a big-time campaign.
The team that drafts Reed will likely deploy him on special teams to begin his career, but if he can continue leveling up over time, he could develop into a starter. There won’t be too much for Reed to prove in the combine’s workouts, but if he can convince some teams of his future improvements in coverage and how his versatility will translate to the next level, he could challenge Winston as Penn State’s first safety off the board.
What else to know about Jaylen Reed: Reed was listed at 6-0, 212 pounds on Penn State’s 2024 roster. According to NFL Draft Buzz, he most recently ran a 4.50 in the 40. Reed is currently the consensus 171st-ranked prospect by NFL Mock Draft Database, putting him in the fifth- to sixth-round range.
