Kansas City Chiefs pick OL Hunter Nourzad in Round 5 of 2024 NFL Draft.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Penn State football offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad with the 159th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Nourzad was the 24th selection of Saturday's fifth round. He was the sixth Nittany Lion chosen overall and the second on Day Three, following tight end Theo Johnson (New York Giants, fourth round).
The former Ivy League tackle made an impressive transition from guard to center last season for the Nittany Lions. The ever-versatile lineman seemingly improved his blocking consistency while anchoring the offense up front.
Here’s everything you need to know about Penn State's Nourzad:
What you need to know about former Penn State OL Hunter Nourzad
Position: Offensive line
Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 317 pounds
High school: The Walker School (Marietta, Georgia) | Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
College stats for Hunter Nourzad
Nourzad started all 13 games for Penn State at center and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors by the coaches and media.
What kind of player is Hunter Nourzad?
A proven solid, across-the-board interior lineman, from serviceable strength and power to impressive reliability and versatility. He deftly handled the difficult transition to center in the Big Ten and shows promise there as a leader in the pros.
Hunter Nourzad's best highlights at Penn State
He gave a standout effort in his fourth game at center, the Whiteout victory over Iowa. He handled the Hawkeyes up front, helping lead PSU to 215 rushing yards and scoring drives of 10, 12 and 15 plays. The Lions held the ball for 13:26 of the third quarter.
1v1 anchor vs a NT via center Hunter Nourzad adding context to an impressive rep pic.twitter.com/7s1P4xFmoc
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) April 16, 2024
How did Hunter Nourzad do at the NFL Draft Combine?
An injury sidelined him during the NFL Combine and Penn State's Pro Day workouts.
Frank Bodani covers Penn State sports for the York Daily Record and USA Today Network. Contact him at fbodani@ydr.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @YDRPennState.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Kansas City Chiefs pick Hunter Nourzad in 2024 NFL draft fifth round
