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Penn State's Drew Allar Intends to Impress at NFL Combine
The former Nittany Lions quarterback believes he has the best arm in the draft class.
Feb. 28, 2026 at 12:06am
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Drew Allar, the former Penn State quarterback, is set to showcase his skills at the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend. Despite sustaining a broken ankle that ended his college career, Allar is confident in his abilities and believes he has the best arm in the draft class. He will not run at the combine or Penn State's Pro Day, but is ready to throw for NFL personnel and demonstrate his strong arm and ability to process information.
Why it matters
Allar was once considered a top quarterback prospect in the 2025 class, but his injury and the coaching change at Penn State have created uncertainty around his draft stock. His performance at the combine will be crucial in determining where he is selected, as teams evaluate his potential and fit within their organizations.
The details
Allar sustained a broken ankle in Penn State's loss to Northwestern on October 11, 2025, which ended his college career. The next day, Penn State fired head coach James Franklin. Since the surgery, Allar has focused his rehabilitation on being able to throw at the combine. He believes he is fully recovered and ready to compete, stating that if he had to play a game today, he could 'go out there and get it done'.
- Allar sustained a broken ankle on October 11, 2025.
- Penn State fired head coach James Franklin the day after Allar's injury.
- Allar will throw at the NFL Scouting Combine on February 29, 2026.
- Allar will not run at the combine or Penn State's Pro Day in mid-March 2026.
The players
Drew Allar
A former quarterback for the Penn State Nittany Lions who believes he has the best arm in the 2026 NFL Draft class.
James Franklin
The former head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, who was fired the day after Allar's season-ending injury.
What they’re saying
“I personally do think I do. ... I'm not saying that out of cockiness or anything like that. It's just something I truly believe in. And I knew this opportunity would come around for me, hopefully, so I was just trying to prepare myself to put myself in a good position to go out and throw.”
— Drew Allar
“I may be in the minority but I actually really liked Drew Allar tape”
— Chase Daniel
What’s next
Allar will throw for NFL personnel at the NFL Scouting Combine on February 29, 2026, which will be his first time throwing since his season-ending injury in October 2025.
The takeaway
Drew Allar's performance at the NFL Combine will be crucial in determining his draft stock, as teams evaluate his potential and fit within their organizations. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his final season at Penn State, Allar remains confident in his abilities and believes he has the best arm in the draft class.
