NFL, Ioane and Penn State
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Vega Ioane was the first guard selected when the Ravens drafted him No. 14 overall, but a former Penn State coach thinks he can play tackle.
Barring a shocking turn of events, Vega Ioane, the largest Penn State player available in the 2026 NFL draft, will be picked in tonight’s first round. The 6-4, 320-pound Ioane, the Nittany Lions’ starting left guard the last two seasons,
Penn State's Vega Ioane is projected as a first-round NFL draft pick, potentially joining an elite group of Nittany Lions.
Between the lines, Vega Ioane is the punishing blocker the Ravens coveted. Outside the lines, Baltimore's first-round pick showed he has a heart of gold. Following Penn State's loss to Ohio State last season,
Penn State star guard Vega Ioane was the only Nittany Lion to be picked on Thursday in Round 1. How many PSU guys go on Friday?
At Penn State and throughout the NFL Draft process, Drew Shelton was overshadowed by teammate Vega Ioane. Shelton, a two-year starter at left tackle for the Nittany Lions, played directly next to Ioane at left guard,
The Baltimore Ravens enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 11 picks, holding the No. 14 selection and a pressing need to rebuild their offensive line after key departures. Multiple analysts predict Penn State guard Vega Ioane as the frontrunner, though tight end ...
Power, consistency and a rapid rise define Olaivavega Ioane at Penn State. As the NFL Draft approaches, his profile is drawing serious attention and generating major buzz.