Penn State's Kobe King Picked by Minnesota Vikings in 2025 NFL Draft's Sixth Round

Penn State LB Kobe King drafted by Minnesota Vikings No. 201 overall

Penn State’s linebacker factory has produced another NFL draft product.

Penn State's Kobe King Picked by Minnesota Vikings in 2025 NFL Draft's Sixth Round

It’s difficult to describe just how essential Kobe King was to Penn State’s defense last season. He was the middle linebacker, the quarterback of the defense who manned the microphone in the first year of in-helmet communication. He’s now likely to bring his leadership qualities to next level, having been drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 201 overall pick in Saturday's sixth round. This past year was all about King separating himself…

New Man on the Minnesota Vikings: Kobe King Selected in 6th Round of NFL Draft

Former Penn State linebacker Kobe King has heard his name called at the 2025 NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings selected King in the sixth round of the draft from Green Bay, Wisconsin. King becomes the 201st player selected this year. A redshirt junior from Detroit, Michigan, King was selected Second Team All-Big Ten by coaches and media during his final season at Penn State. From LBU to the NFL #WeAre x #NFLDraft | @KobeKingCTFB pic.twitter.com/…