Penn State football will have a new starting linebacker next season as Kobe King declares for the 2025 NFL Draft. King, a 6-foot-1, 248-pound redshirt junior, was second on the team with 97 total tackles and led the team with 8.5 tackles for loss.

Coming off a strong season in the middle of the Penn State defense, linebacker Kobe King has decided he is ready to make the jump to the NFL. King announced on social media on Tuesday evening he has declared for the 2025 NFL draft and will leave Penn State with eligibility remaining.

His time on the field was limited in 2024, but Penn State true freshman linebacker Anthony Speca had the look of an impact player in the near future. And now with Kobe King headed to the NFL? If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,

Redshirt junior Kobe King announced on Tuesday evening that he is entering the 2025 NFL Draft, ending his college eligibility. King leaves Happy Valley as a two-year starter for the Nittany Lions, totaling 200 tackles,