Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has announced his intention to return to school in 2025, but NFL scouts still have him on their radar if he changes his mind and goes pro, per ESPN’s Field Yates.

Brett Sobleski of Bleacher Report believes that Allar would be the third-ranked quarterback in this year’s draft behind Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Miami’s Cam Ward. He also called Allar “a potential first-round pick.”

In his second full season as Penn State’s starter, Allar has completed 67.4 percent of his passes for 3,192 yards (8.6 YPA), 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He’s also rushed for 285 yards and six touchdowns.

A glance at the 2025 NFL draft order reveals a host of quarterback-needy teams. The Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints, all of whom pick in the top nine, could be going quarterback at some point in the draft.

Simply put, if Allar excels against Notre Dame and puts on even more good tape against Ohio State or Texas inn the CFP final, then it’s conceivable to see him make the leap and take advantage of a high-rising draft stock. The need is too great at the top of the draft for teams to ignore him, and he could easily be considered QB3 in this year’s class.

As of now, though, Allar is Penn State’s quarterback for 2025. But first, he’s trying to lead the Nittany Lions to their first national title since 1986.