Seven former Nittany Lions were added on as UDFA signings or received tryout offers from NFL teams.
With the class of 2014 a part of Penn State history now, only the few fifth year seniors left on the roster ever played for Joe Paterno. OT Donovan Smith was one of those final few players who were directly influenced by the former coach, and he let it be known during has post-NFL draft interview after being taken No. 34 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Penn State's third player is officially off the board, as tight end Jesse James was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the No. 160 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Penn State continues to make its presence felt at the 2015 NFL Draft, as free safety Adrian Amos was selected No. 142 overall by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round.
Former three-year starting left tackle Donovan Smith, who left Penn State with a year of eligibility remaining, was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round, No. 34 overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
The NFL Draft will have a special Penn State twist this evening. Baltimore Ravens guard and former Penn State All-Big Ten standout John Urschel will partner with General Electric to provide mathematical breakdowns of the first round of the draft over social media.