Drew Allar

Full Name: Drew Allar

Date of Birth: March 8, 2004

Age (as of May 2025): 21

Hometown: Medina, Ohio

High School: Medina High School (Medina, OH)

Current School: Penn State Nittany Lions football

Conference: Big Ten Conference

Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed

Years at School: Entering 4th year (Senior class standing in 2025)

Transfer History: None

Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt

Eligibility Remaining: None

FootBall Information

Position(s) Played: Quarterback

Primary Position: Quarterback

Pro Position Projection: NFL Starting QB / Pocket Passer

Jersey Number: #15

Starter or Backup: Multi-year starter

Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed

Games Played / Started:

  • 2022: 10 games (0 starts)

  • 2023: 13 games (13 starts)

  • 2024: 13 games (13 starts)

Injury History:

  • No missed games due to injury reported

Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported

Coach History:

  • Head Coach: James Franklin

  • Offensive Coordinator: Andy Kotelnicki

  • Quarterbacks Coach: Danny O'Brien

Physical

Measurements

Height: 6050

Weight: 240 lbs

Arm Length: pending combine

Hand Size: pending combine

Wingspan: pending combine

summary

summary

Drew Allar is a prototypical NFL pocket quarterback with elite size, arm talent, and high-end developmental upside. At 6'5", 240 lbs, Allar possesses the frame, arm elasticity, and throwing power teams covet in franchise passers.

After taking over as Penn State’s starter, Allar showcased command of a pro-style passing structure, operating full-field reads, layered throws, and vertical concepts. His arm strength allows him to attack tight windows and drive the football outside the numbers with ease.

While still refining anticipation timing and pressure response, Allar’s physical tools, poise, and processing trajectory project him as a mid round pick at best in this draft.