Penn State quarterback Drew Allar's draft stock faces scrutiny. He'll showcase his arm at the combine, aiming to impress scouts and rebound from injury.
Quarterback Drew Allar chose not to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing to run it back with Penn State after the program made it to the College Football Playoff semifinal.
Allar was hoping to play himself into becoming a Day 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after leading PSU to the CFP national championship.
Instead, the quarterback suffered a season-ending ankle injury in a loss to Northwestern, which dropped the Nittany Lions to 3-3. He finished the campaign with 1,100 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Allar won't be a first-round pick in April, but the quarterback still hopes to hear his name called during the weekend.
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Allar made the crucial choice to throw at the scouting combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Former Penn St. QB Drew Allar, who has recovered from season-ending ankle surgery, will throw this week at the scouting combine in Indianapolis," Schefter posted on X.
Allar needs to do all he can to impress scouts and front offices this spring. In addition to the combine, he'll need to perform well during Penn State's pro day.
The NFL Network's Lance Zierlein gave Allar a grade of 5.98, enough to be a backup in the league. He's worried about Allar's accuracy.
"Allar looks the part with prototypical size and an effortless arm that can make any NFL throw," Zierlein wrote. "However, inconsistent touch and ball placement are a major hindrance. In big moments and big games, he hasn’t proven he can rise to the occasion or sustain efficiency.
"The stats looked good in a conservative offense as a sophomore, but his play became more erratic once the playbook was opened up and more responsibility was put on his plate. He can be slow to process and get to his best option. He also struggles to adjust his pre-snap plan to fit the coverage."
Zierlein doesn't think all of PSU's passing game problems were on Allar. Penn State put much of their resources into the running back room, and the team needed better receiver play.
Still, Allar didn't look like a quarterback who could start Day 1. He could be a project for whatever team drafts the young signal-caller.