Penn State quarterback Drew Allar brings lots of intrigue for the 2026 NFL Draft. But does Mel Kiper Jr. think he can go into the 2025 class?

While he recently stated plans to return to college, a weak quarterback class and impressive playoff performances could be enough to make him reconsider entering the draft. He would immediately become a legitimate option for the Silver and Black.

That's certainly the case for the Penn State offense on Thursday night. Quarterback Drew Allar threw for 171 passing yards and three scores against Boise State in Arizona and was able to get all phases of the offense going. But he was also sacked four times.

Available outside the state of Pennsylvania, in states like Indiana, many sportsbooks offer betting odds on individual NCAA players’ yards and touchdowns.

Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it’s usually a backhanded compliment. They say he’s a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn’t try to do too much.

Dane Brugler reports several NFL general managers believe Penn State QB Drew Allar could declare to enter the 2025 NFL Draft with a strong playoff run.

Drew Allar’s College Football Playoff debut wasn’t the best game of his Penn State football career. It also wasn’t his worst But in the end, the Nittany Lions’ punishing run game, combined with a pair of pick-sixes, was more than enough for Penn State to defeat SMU 38-10 and take its first step toward a National Championship.

Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it’s usually a backhanded compliment. They say he’s a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn’t