Former Penn State safety Drew Hartlaub signed with the Carolina Panthers following the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft. According to a report from Pro Football Focus’s Doug Kyed, Hartlaub’s undrafted free agent deal includes a $6,000 signing bonus.

Hartlaub was a special teams fixture for the Nittany Lions. Over his four-year, 43-game collegiate career, the Hanover, Pennsylvania, native amassed 16 tackles and two fumble recoveries.

Though not the most high-profile Nittany Lion eligible for this year’s draft, Hartlaub turned heads with a flashy performance at Penn State’s Pro Day. Hartlaub’s 36″ vertical jump and 10’9″ broad jump were certainly notable, but it was his blazing, albeit unofficial, 40-yard dash (4.22 seconds) that really got people talking. If official, his run would have been good to tie the NFL Combine all-time record.

The 5’11”, 180-pound Hartlaub originally walked on to the Penn State football team, but in 2021, he was placed on a full scholarship. Penn State legend Jack Ham announced the scholarship to Hartlaub and his teammates.

Hartlaub is set to play under head coach Matt Rhule, who was once a Penn State football walk-on. In Carolina, Hartlaub will join fellow Penn Staters Brandon Smith, who was drafted in the fourth round Saturday, as well as Yetur Gross-Matos.