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Beloved Nittany Lion and captain declares for the 2026 NFL Draft

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Another Penn State football senior announced his declaration to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. On Tuesday, Dec. 30, linebacker and three-year captain Dominic DeLuca made his announcement on social media.

His statement read:

"First and foremost, I want to thank my family for always believing in me and supporting me through every step of this journey. I also want to thank coach Franklin, coach Diaz, coach Allen, coach Connor, and coach Dex for pushing me, trusting me, and helping me grow as both as a player and a man.

"Ever since I was a kid, it has always been a dream of mine to play football for Penn State.