For the third time during Franklin’s time in State College, two Penn State players have gone in Round 1: Carter and Warren in 2025, offensive tackle Olu Fashanu (New York Jets) and edge rusher Chop Robinson (Miami) in 2024 and edge rushers Micah Parsons (Dallas) and Odafe Oweh (Baltimore) in 2021.

Who drafted Tyler Warren? The Indianapolis Colts pick the Penn State star in the 1st round of the NFL Draft. Here's what to expect from the tight end.

Twenty-five years ago, Penn State's Courtney Brown and LaVar Arrington stood side-by-side at Madison Square Garden, where they initially headlined the 2000 NFL Draft. Brown and Arrington became just the third set of college teammates to go first and second overall in the same draft.