Kobe King has decided to move on to the pros.

After 4 seasons at Penn State, King faced a big decision about his future. He redshirted in 2021, which gave him the option to return for the 2025 season with the Nittany Lions.

Instead, he is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. He made the announcement via Instagram.

“I want to thank God for blessing me and allowing me to pursue my passion to the best of my ability,” he wrote in a post on Instagram. “To my coaches and staff here at this amazing university, I want to express my gratitude for the time, effort, and belief you have invested in me. The support from coach [James] Franklin, coach [Dan] Connor, coach Manny [Diaz], and coach [Brent] Pry- your guidance has helped me prosper over the last four years, both on and off the field.

“To the best fans in the nation, thank you for showing my teammates and me unwavering support. Nothing compares to the energy and passion you bring to every game. I want to give a shoutout to my teammates for trusting in me and allowing me to help lead us through battles and adversity without second-guessing. The relationships we’ve built and the brotherhood we’ve formed will never diminish.

“To my loving parents, l am beyond grateful and thankful for the unconditional love and support you have shown me. Thank you for the sacrifices you’ve made to get me where I am today. They have truly molded me into the man I am. With that being said, after looking back at everything I’ve cultivated here and reflecting on the lengthy conversations and prayers about the next step, I have decided to forego my final year of eligibility to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.

“I will forever bleed blue and white.”

King started all 16 games for Penn State in 2024. He posted the best numbers of his career, logging 97 total tackles with 53 solo stops, 8.5 TFLs and 3 sacks.

 

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