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Drew Allar Says Ankle Surgery Successful, Keeps NFL Timeline Open

His college eligibility is exhausted, leaving NFL evaluations or an unlikely waiver as the next decision.

Overview

  • Allar confirmed successful surgery on his fractured left ankle and said rehabilitation is off to a very good start.
  • He declined to set a timetable for on-field work or participation in the Senior Bowl or NFL Combine, citing potential variability in recovery.
  • He has stayed embedded with Penn State during rehab, traveling to games, attending meetings, and mentoring redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer.
  • Allar said he remains in frequent contact with James Franklin, who was introduced as Virginia Tech’s head coach after being fired by Penn State, and noted Franklin visited him in the hospital.
  • With standard eligibility used up, Allar’s near-term path points to the NFL, while talk of a transfer via an NCAA waiver — including potential destinations floated online — remains speculative and unconfirmed.