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2017 NFL Draft: Brad Kaaya getting attention

By George Stockburger

Sep 3, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) attempts a pass against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) attempts a pass against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 5, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Nyeem Wartman-White (5) reacts while trainers work on his leg and head coach James Franklin (right) looks during the second quarter against the Temple Owl at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Sep 5, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Nyeem Wartman-White (5) reacts while trainers work on his leg and head coach James Franklin (right) looks during the second quarter against the Temple Owl at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /

Nyeem Wartman-White, LB, Penn State: Stock Down

Penn State’s standout linebacker Nyeem Wartman-White suffered his third season-ending knee injury of his college football career. One of Penn State’s leading tacklers, Wartman-White was a rising name in the NFL Draft community.

Wartman-White led Penn State in tackles for loss, and filled the stat sheet in nearly every defensive category. The real shame in this injury is that it came on a special teams play, which Wartman-White had no business being available for against Temple. While the talent level at Penn State is still recuperating from the sanctions, there are plenty of athletes who could step in and develop on special teams. Not a fifth year senior with a history of knee injuries.

Prior to the season Wartman-White acknowledged a sixth year of eligibility could be on the table due to missing two seasons due to injury. His first knee injury came as a freshman after blocking a punt, while the second came in last years opener (coincidentally) against Temple.

This injury all but ends Wartman-White’s chances of making it to the NFL. Despite incredible talent, the knees simply can not hold up and no team would take the risk of drafting him even if he received a sixth year of eligibility.

In 26 games over five seasons with Penn State Nyeem Wartman-White has 123 total tackles. He set a career high 3.5 tackles for loss in just three games this season before going down with the ACL injury.

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