Penn State star quarterback Drew Allar is expected to be among college football's highest-paid players for the 2025 season after passing up this year's NFL Draft. Allar helped lead head coach James Franklin's Nittany Lions to a school-record 13 wins and their first College Football Playoff appearance in program history last season. Penn State was one win away from a national championship shot before a three-point loss to Notre Dame in the semifinals. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound passer finished third in the Big Ten in passing (3,327 yards) with 24 touchdowns to eight interceptions as a junior last season. One of the top NFL prospects, the Medina, Ohio, native elected to pass up turning pro early for a return as a senior. And Allar will reportedly make "at least" $3 million for his final season in college, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Allar ranks ninth in college sports with an NIL valuation of $3.1 million. He has inked deals with brands like Frosted Flakes, Bose, Urban Outfitters and EA Sports throughout his c
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