Amani Oruwariye – Noteworthy
Penn State’s Amani Oruwariye made huge developmental strides during his five-year college career, going from reserve to first-team All-Big Ten. And the Nittany Lions’ “big” corner showcased his speed at the NFL scouting combine on Monday morning in Indianapolis. Oruwariye was clocked at 4.47 seconds in the 40-yard dash. The 6-1 Oruwariye recorded the time carrying 205 pounds on his frame. He also did 17 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press event. There are no other testing numbers available for Oruwariye, who is viewed as one of the top corners available in the NFL draft in late April. His fast 40 time brings to mind the combine performance of former Penn State teammate Troy Apke in 2018. Apke, a safety, ran a 4.34 40. He also produced a 41-inch vertical leap and did 16 reps in the bench press. Oruwariye was the Lions’ fourth cornerback on Penn State’s 2016 Big Ten championship season. He was PSU’s No. 3 corner in 2017 and intercepted four passes, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors. – PennLive.com
Trace McSorley – Noteworthy
At least one NFL team apparently isn’t sold on Penn State’s Trace McSorley playing quarterback at the next level. McSorley was requested Saturday to also work out with the defensive backs during Monday’s portion of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. But McSorley, who some college teams recruited at safety, reportedly declined the offer by saying he was prepared and focused at quarterback. “So disrespectful,” former Penn State star Saquon Barkley said on Twitter. McSorley’s performance Saturday likely didn’t help, or hurt, his cause one way or another. “Good enough,” is how one New York Giants beat writer characterized his performance. Coming into the NFL Combine, one expert told the CDT that McSorley’s stock likely wouldn’t fluctuate much based on Saturday’s showing because tape is most important for him. And he struggled at times Saturday while shining in others. – Centre Times