Placing long-term focus on Penn State football recruiting
Aug 17, 2023
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This podcast discusses the focus on Penn State football recruiting for the 2025 and 2026 cycles, including the challenges of retaining commitments. They highlight key prospects visiting for the upcoming season opener and whiteout game, as well as the impact of conference realignment on recruiting efforts. The hosts also provide updates on rankings, national showcase games, and the recruitment of Jalen Harvey. Plus, they answer listener questions and offer a discount for VIP subscribers.
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Quick takeaways
The battle for Penn State's top 2025 recruit, Jaela Matthew, remains intense, but the program's consistent relationship with him keeps him committed.
Brady O'Hara, a highly recruited athlete from Pittsburgh, shows strong signs of choosing Penn State, as he feels comfortable with the coaching staff and has made multiple visits to campus.
Penn State's focus on in-state recruiting in the 2025 and 2026 classes has yielded commitment from top prospects and potential recruits, leveraging the program's strong presence in the region.
Deep dives
Top-rated member of Penn State's 2025 class and his recruitment battle
The top-rated member of Penn State's 2025 class, Jaela Matthew, is facing a fierce recruitment battle as other programs try to sway him from his commitment. Despite outside interests, Matthews remains committed to Penn State and plans to visit campus multiple times. While Georgia is seen as a strong competitor, Penn State has maintained a consistent relationship with Matthews and made him feel valued. The battle for Matthews' commitment will likely continue throughout the recruiting process.
Brady O'Hara's recruitment and position flexibility
Penn State is in a strong position in the recruitment of Brady O'Hara, an athlete from Pittsburgh. O'Hara has already made multiple visits to campus and feels comfortable with the coaching staff. While his position is still being determined, Penn State is ready to welcome him and will figure out his role as time progresses. Confidence is high that O'Hara ultimately chooses Penn State.
Penn State's focus on in-state recruiting in 2025 and 2026 classes
Penn State is placing a strong emphasis on in-state recruiting in both the 2025 and 2026 classes. The 2025 class in Pennsylvania is deep, with several top prospects already committed to Penn State. The program is particularly targeting St. Joe's Prep players, Cam Smith, Anthony Sockett, and Max Lory, as well as Mike Carroll from Central Bucks East. In the 2026 class, Kevin Brown and Quintin Martin are emerging as top prospects in Pennsylvania. Overall, Penn State is utilizing its strong recruiting presence in the region to secure talented prospects.
Penn State's 2025 interior offensive line recruits
The podcast episode discusses the potential 2025 interior offensive line recruits for Penn State. The speaker mentions that two in-state recruits, Carroll and Williams, could potentially fill that role, as they are currently high on Penn State's board. These recruits are praised for their talent and the potential for their performance on the field. The speaker highlights the deep class of in-state recruits and the positive connections that some of them have with Penn State, such as Carroll's father being a former member of the football team, which may influence their decision to choose Penn State.
2026 Pennsylvania prospects and the upcoming game
The podcast episode also covers the top 2026 recruits from Pennsylvania and their inclusion in the top 100 list. Mickens, Merrill, and Brown are mentioned as standout prospects, with Mickens being described as a potential five-star recruit due to his impressive skill set and strong performance on the field. It is emphasized that Penn State is in a good position with these recruits, with many of them showing early interest in the program and making frequent visits to campus. Additionally, the upcoming game against West Virginia is highlighted as an opportunity for Penn State to showcase their program to top recruits, with a strong presence of both regional and non-regional prospects expected at the game.
After a 90-minute mid-preseason camp report last episode, the Lions247 Podcast returns with focus on Penn State recruiting. The Nittany Lions have identified priority targets across the region and beyond in the 2025 and 2026 cycles. We take a closer look, including a key update from PSU's top 2025 commit, fresh 247Sports rankings and prospects heading to Happy Valley for 2023 game action.
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